Gray Road over Mettawee River
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, New York · 1.5 MI S of Whitehall · Structure no. 000000003306480
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gray Road over Mettawee River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gray Road over Mettawee River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gray Road over Mettawee River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Gray Road over Mettawee River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Gray Road over Mettawee River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gray Road over Mettawee River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Gray Road over Mettawee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.