US Bridges

RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek

Poor

Columbia County, New York · 3.8 MI S JCT RTE66+I90 · Structure no. 000000001029040

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,824
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 98 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,824 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,902 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 66
CrossesKinderhook Creek
Location3.8 MI S JCT RTE66+I90
RouteState Highway 66
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41836, -73.61437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,824 (2020)
Projected traffic1,902 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek carry?

About 1,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.