US Bridges

Schillings Crossng over Stony Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.6 MI W of Canaan · Structure no. 000000003221980

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schillings Crossng over Stony Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Schillings Crossng over Stony Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSchillings Crossng
CrossesStony Kill
Location1.6 MI W of Canaan
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41705, -73.47739
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2020)
Projected traffic129 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schillings Crossng over Stony Kill built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schillings Crossng over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Schillings Crossng over Stony Kill carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schillings Crossng over Stony Kill?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Schillings Crossng over Stony Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.