Twin Bridges Road over Roeliff Jansen Overflow
PoorClosed to trafficColumbia County, New York · .2 MI W Int Twin Br Farm · Structure no. 000000003222360
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 487
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twin Bridges Road over Roeliff Jansen Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twin Bridges Road over Roeliff Jansen Overflow in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twin Bridges Road over Roeliff Jansen Overflow built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twin Bridges Road over Roeliff Jansen Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Twin Bridges Road over Roeliff Jansen Overflow carry?
About 487 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Twin Bridges Road over Roeliff Jansen Overflow?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Twin Bridges Road over Roeliff Jansen Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.