US Bridges

Atlantic Avenue over Claverack Creek

Good

Columbia County, New York · At Stottville · Structure no. 000000003342270

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,153
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Avenue over Claverack Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Avenue over Claverack Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 43 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,153 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,138 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAtlantic Avenue
CrossesClaverack Creek
LocationAt Stottville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.28641, -73.73709
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,153 (2018)
Projected traffic5,138 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Avenue over Claverack Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Atlantic Avenue over Claverack Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Avenue over Claverack Creek carry?

About 4,153 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Avenue over Claverack Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Avenue over Claverack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.