US Bridges

Hegeman Bridge RD over Batten Kill

Good

Washington County, New York · 1 Mi. W. of Greenwich · Structure no. 000000003306350

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,361
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hegeman Bridge RD over Batten Kill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hegeman Bridge RD over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,361 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2037. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHegeman Bridge RD
CrossesBatten Kill
Location1 Mi. W. of Greenwich
Coordinates43.08893, -73.52126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,361 (2017)
Projected traffic3,305 by 2037
Trucks5%
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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hegeman Bridge RD over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hegeman Bridge RD over Batten Kill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hegeman Bridge RD over Batten Kill carry?

About 2,361 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hegeman Bridge RD over Batten Kill?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hegeman Bridge RD over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.