US Bridges

RTE 203 over Indian Creek

Good

Columbia County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT RTE203+TSP · Structure no. 000000001040160

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,693
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 203 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 203 over Indian Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 2,693 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,770 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 203
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT RTE203+TSP
RouteState Highway 203
Coordinates42.35299, -73.57503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,693 (2019)
Projected traffic3,770 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 203 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 203 over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 203 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,693 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 203 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 203 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.