US Bridges

Truthville Road over Mettawee River

Good

Washington County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT SH 22 & SH40 · Structure no. 000000003306330

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,397
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truthville Road over Mettawee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truthville Road over Mettawee River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,956 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTruthville Road
CrossesMettawee River
Location1.5 MI E JCT SH 22 & SH40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.45313, -73.32452
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2020)
Projected traffic1,956 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Truthville Road over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truthville Road over Mettawee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Truthville Road over Mettawee River carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Truthville Road over Mettawee River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Truthville Road over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.