US Bridges

Columbia Hill RD over Ives Cors.Creek

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.1 MI E of Poestenkill · Structure no. 000000003303620

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,091
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Hill RD over Ives Cors.Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Columbia Hill RD over Ives Cors.Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesColumbia Hill RD
CrossesIves Cors.Creek
Location2.1 MI E of Poestenkill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.68521, -73.52515
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2017)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Hill RD over Ives Cors.Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Hill RD over Ives Cors.Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Hill RD over Ives Cors.Creek carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Hill RD over Ives Cors.Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Columbia Hill RD over Ives Cors.Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.