US Bridges

RTE 980B over Valatie Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.1 MI E RTE9 Valatie · Structure no. 000000001050350

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,224
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 980B over Valatie Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 980B over Valatie Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 77 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 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 8,224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,175 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 980B
CrossesValatie Kill
Location0.1 MI E RTE9 Valatie
RouteState Highway 980B
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41365, -73.68013
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,224 (2018)
Projected traffic10,175 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 980B over Valatie Kill built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is RTE 980B 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 980B over Valatie Kill carry?

About 8,224 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 980B over Valatie Kill?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 980B over Valatie Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.