US Bridges

Eagleville Road over Batten Kill

FairPosted for load

Washington County, New York · 5 MI NE of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000003306460

Built
1858
167 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagleville Road over Batten Kill is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Eagleville Road over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1858 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 167 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEagleville Road
CrossesBatten Kill
Location5 MI NE of Cambridge
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08323, -73.3137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2019)
Projected traffic169 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagleville Road over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1858, making it 167 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Eagleville Road over Batten Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Eagleville Road over Batten Kill carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eagleville Road over Batten Kill?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Eagleville Road over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.