US Bridges

Herrington Rd. over Owl Kill

Good

Washington County, New York · .1 MI S of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000003306690

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,023
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herrington Rd. over Owl Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herrington Rd. over Owl Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 78 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHerrington Rd.
CrossesOwl Kill
Location.1 MI S of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.0175, -73.38316
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2021)
Projected traffic1,432 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$453,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herrington Rd. over Owl Kill built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Herrington Rd. over Owl 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Herrington Rd. over Owl Kill carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Herrington Rd. over Owl Kill?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Herrington Rd. over Owl Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.