US Bridges

County Road 28 over Valatie Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 2.1 MI N of Valatie · Structure no. 000000003342240

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,535
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Valatie Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 28 over Valatie Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,535 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,136 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesValatie Kill
Location2.1 MI N of Valatie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44321, -73.66486
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,535 (2020)
Projected traffic3,136 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Valatie Kill built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 28 over Valatie 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Valatie Kill carry?

About 2,535 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Valatie Kill?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Valatie Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.