RTE 2 over Poesten Kill
GoodRensselaer County, New York · RTE 2 at Eagle Mills · Structure no. 000000001000200
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,894
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 2 over Poesten Kill is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 2 over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,894 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,917 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 2 over Poesten Kill built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 2 over Poesten Kill carry?
About 4,894 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 2 over Poesten Kill?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 2 over Poesten Kill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.