US Bridges

RTE 2 over Poesten Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.5 MI E JCT Rts 66 & 2 · Structure no. 000000001000190

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,962
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 2 over Poesten Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 2 over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,962 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 2
CrossesPoesten Kill
Location2.5 MI E JCT Rts 66 & 2
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73284, -73.63147
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,962 (2020)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 2 over Poesten Kill built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 2 over Poesten 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 2 over Poesten Kill carry?

About 3,962 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 2 over Poesten Kill?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 2 over Poesten Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.