US Bridges

County Road 25A over Kinderhook Creek

PoorPosted for load

Columbia County, New York · At Stuyvesant Falls · Structure no. 000000003342250

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
804
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25A over Kinderhook Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 25A over Kinderhook Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 126 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 804 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25A
CrossesKinderhook Creek
LocationAt Stuyvesant Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3573, -73.73338
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span202 ft (61.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2021)
Projected traffic838 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25A over Kinderhook Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 25A over Kinderhook Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25A over Kinderhook Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25A over Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25A over Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.