US Bridges

Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 2.6 MI S of West Copake · Structure no. 000000003221930

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 21 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 Kill
Location2.6 MI S of West Copake
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05907, -73.5993
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen 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 Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

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

How long is Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wiltsie Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.