US Bridges

RTE 20 over Valatiekill Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 20 & 203 · Structure no. 000000001015990

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,878
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Valatiekill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20 over Valatiekill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 8,878 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,946 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesValatiekill Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 20 & 203
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51718, -73.61563
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,878 (2019)
Projected traffic9,946 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Valatiekill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over Valatiekill Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Valatiekill Creek carry?

About 8,878 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Valatiekill Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Valatiekill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.