US Bridges

CR18 over Poultney River

Good

Washington County, New York · 0.25NI E of Hampton · Structure no. 000000003306390

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,235
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR18 over Poultney River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR18 over Poultney River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,129 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR18
CrossesPoultney River
Location0.25NI E of Hampton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.52612, -73.24663
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,235 (2020)
Projected traffic3,129 by 2040
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR18 over Poultney River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR18 over Poultney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR18 over Poultney River carry?

About 2,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR18 over Poultney River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR18 over Poultney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.