US Bridges

RTE 82 over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 6 MI N JCT RTE 82 & 199 · Structure no. 000000003342340

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,240
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 82 over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 82 over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 82
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location6 MI N JCT RTE 82 & 199
RouteState Highway 82
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05059, -73.63407
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2019)
Projected traffic1,293 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 82 over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 82 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 82 over Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 82 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 82 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.