RTE 2 over Quackenkill Creek
FairRensselaer County, New York · 3.2 MI E JCT Rts 2 & 351 · Structure no. 000000001000240
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple 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 5 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 2 over Quackenkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.