Rte 4 over Poultney River
Washington County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte 4 over Poultney River in Washington County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2004, making it 76 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,413 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 98 of the 189 inventoried bridges in Washington County rated fair (51.9%); 21 (11.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 111 ft |
| Location | Jct Rte 4 & Vt State Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000001001150 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Washington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 4 over D&h RR | 2003 | 13,716 | Good |
| Rte 197 over E Br Hudson River | 1916 | 12,957 | Fair |
| Rte 4 over Halfway Creek | 1994 | 11,474 | Fair |
| Rte 4 over Glens Falls Feeder Canal | 2017 | 10,279 | Good |
| Rte 29 over Hartshorn Brook | 1971 | 9,557 | Good |
| Rte 4 over Wood Creek | 2001 | 9,291 | Fair |
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