RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek
PoorColumbia County, New York · 1.0 MI N JCT RTE66+I90 · Structure no. 000000001029060
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 358
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 99 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek carry?
About 358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.