US Bridges

RTE 66 over Kline Kill

Good

Columbia County, New York · 1.8 MI S JCT Rts 66 & 203 · Structure no. 000000001029020

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,167
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 66 over Kline Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 66 over Kline Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,959 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 66
CrossesKline Kill
Location1.8 MI S JCT Rts 66 & 203
RouteState Highway 66
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33269, -73.6114
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,167 (2018)
Projected traffic7,959 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 66 over Kline Kill built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 66 over Kline Kill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 66 over Kline Kill carry?

About 7,167 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 66 over Kline Kill?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 66 over Kline Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.