Cove Road over Mettawee River
PoorWashington County, New York · 1 Mile North of Granville · Structure no. 000000003306340
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cove Road over Mettawee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cove Road over Mettawee River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cove Road over Mettawee River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Cove Road over Mettawee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Cove Road over Mettawee River carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cove Road over Mettawee River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cove Road over Mettawee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.