US Bridges

Batten-Dugan Road over Batten Kill

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, New York · 3 Mi.E of Greenwich · Structure no. 000000003306370

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,262
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batten-Dugan Road over Batten Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Batten-Dugan Road over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 109 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,767 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBatten-Dugan Road
CrossesBatten Kill
Location3 Mi.E of Greenwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.10855, -73.42207
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2021)
Projected traffic1,767 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Batten-Dugan Road over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Batten-Dugan Road over Batten Kill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Batten-Dugan Road over Batten Kill carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Batten-Dugan Road over Batten Kill?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Batten-Dugan Road over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.