US Bridges

County Road 24 over Mettawee River

Fair

Washington County, New York · Middle Granville · Structure no. 000000003306810

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,245
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Mettawee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 24 over Mettawee River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 5 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 3,245 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,543 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesMettawee River
LocationMiddle Granville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.43323, -73.28303
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,245 (2020)
Projected traffic4,543 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Road 24 over Mettawee River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Mettawee River carry?

About 3,245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Mettawee River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.