US Bridges

RTE 203 over Valatie Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.9 MI S JCT RTS203+I90 · Structure no. 000000001040230

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,521
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 203 over Valatie Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 203 over Valatie Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 86 years old, older 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 6 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 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 203
CrossesValatie Kill
Location1.9 MI S JCT RTS203+I90
RouteState Highway 203
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46154, -73.64315
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2016)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 203 over Valatie Kill built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 203 over Valatie Kill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 203 over Valatie Kill carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 203 over Valatie Kill?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 203 over Valatie Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.