US Bridges

Shufelt Road over Kline Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.8 MI W. of Chatham · Structure no. 000000003222560

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shufelt Road over Kline Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shufelt Road over Kline Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesShufelt Road
CrossesKline Kill
Location1.8 MI W. of Chatham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36012, -73.63358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shufelt Road over Kline Kill built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shufelt Road over Kline 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shufelt Road over Kline Kill carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shufelt Road over Kline Kill?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Shufelt Road over Kline Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.