US Bridges

County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.65 MI NW JCT RT.22 & CR · Structure no. 000000003342150

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,759
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,759 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7A
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location1.65 MI NW JCT RT.22 & CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11318, -73.56326
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,759 (2017)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$2.8 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 2011, making it 14 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 1,759 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7A over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.