US Bridges

Dales Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Poor

Columbia County, New York · 1.2 MI S of Linlithgo · Structure no. 000000003222810

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dales Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dales Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,023 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDales Bridge RD
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location1.2 MI S of Linlithgo
Coordinates42.15352, -73.84454
Functional classRural Local

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2020)
Projected traffic1,023 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dales Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dales Bridge RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dales Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dales Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dales Bridge RD over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.