US Bridges

County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.7 MI E of West Copake · Structure no. 000000003342120

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,566
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 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 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7A
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location0.7 MI E of West Copake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09683, -73.56834
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,566 (2021)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.