US Bridges

RTE 203 over Kinderhook Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.1 MI S of Valatie · Structure no. 000000001040200

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,512
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 203 over Kinderhook Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 203 over Kinderhook Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,512 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,582 by 2041. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 203
CrossesKinderhook Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Valatie
RouteState Highway 203
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41291, -73.6744
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,512 (2018)
Projected traffic5,582 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 203 over Kinderhook Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 203 over Kinderhook Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 203 over Kinderhook Creek carry?

About 4,512 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 203 over Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 203 over Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.