RTE 66 over Claverack Creek
GoodColumbia County, New York · 1.0 MI N JCT RTS23B+66 · Structure no. 000000001029010
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,507
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 66 over Claverack Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 66 over Claverack Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 74 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,978 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 66 over Claverack Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is RTE 66 over Claverack Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 66 over Claverack Creek carry?
About 11,507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 66 over Claverack Creek?
The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 66 over Claverack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.