RTE 203 over Punsit Creek
PoorColumbia County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT RTE203+TSP · Structure no. 000000001040150
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,693
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 203 over Punsit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 203 over Punsit Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,693 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,770 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 203 over Punsit Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 203 over Punsit 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 203 over Punsit Creek carry?
About 2,693 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 203 over Punsit Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 203 over Punsit Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.