US Bridges

Kinney Road over Moses Kill

Good

Washington County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Argyle · Structure no. 000000003306550

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinney Road over Moses Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kinney Road over Moses Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 83 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKinney Road
CrossesMoses Kill
Location1.5 MI NE of Argyle
Coordinates43.25353, -73.47672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating97 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2017)
Projected traffic711 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$579,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinney Road over Moses Kill built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Kinney Road over Moses 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kinney Road over Moses Kill carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kinney Road over Moses Kill?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kinney Road over Moses Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.