US Bridges

RTE 203 over Valatie Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.5MI.S JCT.RTS203+I90 · Structure no. 000000001040240

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 203 over Valatie Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 203
CrossesValatie Kill
Location0.5MI.S JCT.RTS203+I90
RouteState Highway 203
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47542, -73.63176
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$993,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 203 over Valatie Kill built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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 April 2024.

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 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 203 over Valatie Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.