US Bridges

County Road 19 over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.4 MI SW of Elizaville · Structure no. 000000003342330

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 years old, older 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location0.4 MI SW of Elizaville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04735, -73.80136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2020)
Projected traffic764 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 19 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.