US Bridges

RTE 296 over East Kill

Good

Greene County, New York · JCT RTE 296 & East Kill · Structure no. 000000001045150

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
993
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 296 over East Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 296 over East Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 993 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 296
CrossesEast Kill
LocationJCT RTE 296 & East Kill
RouteState Highway 296
Coordinates42.25047, -74.24972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2016)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 296 over East Kill built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 296 over East Kill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 296 over East Kill carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 296 over East Kill?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 296 over East Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.