US Bridges

County Road 61 over Batten Kill

Good

Washington County, New York · 6 MI South of Salem · Structure no. 000000003306450

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 61 over Batten Kill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 61 over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 62 years old, older 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2036. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 61
CrossesBatten Kill
Location6 MI South of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09113, -73.34541
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2016)
Projected traffic812 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 61 over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is County Road 61 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 61 over Batten Kill carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 61 over Batten Kill?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 61 over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.