US Bridges

Overlook Drive over Green River

Good

Columbia County, New York · 1.2 MI SE of Green River · Structure no. 000000003222620

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overlook Drive over Green River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Overlook Drive over Green River in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOverlook Drive
CrossesGreen River
Location1.2 MI SE of Green River
Coordinates42.24617, -73.46395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2020)
Projected traffic330 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overlook Drive over Green River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overlook Drive over Green River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Overlook Drive over Green River carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Overlook Drive over Green River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Overlook Drive over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.