US Bridges

RTE 2 over Quackenkill Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.3 MI E JCT Rts 2 & 351 · Structure no. 000000001000220

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,523
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 2 over Quackenkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 2 over Quackenkill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,523 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 2
CrossesQuackenkill Creek
Location1.3 MI E JCT Rts 2 & 351
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74928, -73.54055
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,523 (2020)
Projected traffic5,890 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$909,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 2 over Quackenkill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 2 over Quackenkill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 2 over Quackenkill Creek carry?

About 5,523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 2 over Quackenkill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 2 over Quackenkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.