County Road 53 over Dowers Kill
GoodAlbany County, New York · 2.4 Miles NW of Selkirk · Structure no. 000000003301010
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 332
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 53 over Dowers Kill is a concrete frame carrying County Road 53 over Dowers Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 332 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 53 over Dowers Kill built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 53 over Dowers 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 53 over Dowers Kill carry?
About 332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Road 53 over Dowers Kill?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 53 over Dowers Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.