US Bridges

Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kl

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 2.1 MI SE of West Copake · Structure no. 000000003221910

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kl in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWiltsie Bridge RD
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kl
Location2.1 MI SE of West Copake
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06523, -73.56862
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2021)
Projected traffic538 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$958,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kl built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kl carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kl?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.