Empire Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill
GoodColumbia County, New York · 1.3 MI SE of West Copake · Structure no. 000000003222310
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Empire Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Empire Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Empire Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Empire 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Empire Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Empire Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Empire Road over Roeliff Jansen Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.