US Bridges

Pine Plains-Silver over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Poor

Columbia County, New York · 1.6 MI SW of Gallatinvill · Structure no. 000000003222470

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
691
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Plains-Silver over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Plains-Silver over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4 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.

It carries about 691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPine Plains-Silver
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location1.6 MI SW of Gallatinvill
Coordinates42.01514, -73.68827
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2020)
Projected traffic967 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Plains-Silver over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Plains-Silver over Roeliff Jansen Kill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Plains-Silver over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pine Plains-Silver over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Plains-Silver over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.