US Bridges

Pleasantvale Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Good

Columbia County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of Elizaville · Structure no. 000000003222300

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasantvale Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasantvale Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 116 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasantvale Road
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location1.2 MI NW of Elizaville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05968, -73.81366
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasantvale Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Pleasantvale Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Pleasantvale Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Pleasantvale Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasantvale Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.