US Bridges

Old State Road over Owl Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · .5 Nnw JCT Rts 22 & 67 · Structure no. 000000003306640

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over Owl Kill is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old State Road over Owl Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State Road
CrossesOwl Kill
Location.5 Nnw JCT Rts 22 & 67
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95726, -73.3788
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2018)
Projected traffic81 by 2038
Trucks0%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State Road over Owl Kill built?

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

What condition is Old State Road over Owl 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Owl Kill carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old State Road over Owl Kill?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road over Owl Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.