US Bridges

RTE 295 over Tributary to Stony Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1 MI E JCT SH 295 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001045120

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,541
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 295 over Tributary to Stony Kill is a concrete slab carrying RTE 295 over Tributary to Stony Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,541 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,822 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 295
CrossesTributary to Stony Kill
Location1 MI E JCT SH 295 & I90
RouteState Highway 295
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41573, -73.5141
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,541 (2016)
Projected traffic2,822 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 295 over Tributary to Stony Kill built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 295 over Tributary to Stony 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 295 over Tributary to Stony Kill carry?

About 2,541 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 295 over Tributary to Stony Kill?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 295 over Tributary to Stony Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.