US Bridges

Center Falls Road over Batten Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · 1.9 MI Wsw Battenville · Structure no. 000000003306710

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Falls Road over Batten Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Falls Road over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Falls Road
CrossesBatten Kill
Location1.9 MI Wsw Battenville
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09886, -73.45827
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2021)
Projected traffic185 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Falls Road over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Falls 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Center Falls Road over Batten Kill carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Center Falls Road over Batten Kill?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Center Falls Road over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.