US Bridges

RTE 23 over Roeliff Jansen Kl

Fair

Columbia County, New York · .9 MI E JCT SH 22 & SH 23 · Structure no. 000000001017910

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,133
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Roeliff Jansen Kl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 23 over Roeliff Jansen Kl in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,133 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kl
Location.9 MI E JCT SH 22 & SH 23
RouteState Highway 23
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18298, -73.5074
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,133 (2021)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Roeliff Jansen Kl built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Roeliff Jansen Kl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Roeliff Jansen Kl carry?

About 4,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Roeliff Jansen Kl?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Roeliff Jansen Kl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.