US Bridges

RTE 2 over Dayfoot Brook

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.6 MI E Petersburg · Structure no. 000000001000280

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
986
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 2 over Dayfoot Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 2 over Dayfoot Brook in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 986 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 2
CrossesDayfoot Brook
Location1.6 MI E Petersburg
RouteState Highway 2
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74455, -73.31091
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2021)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 2 over Dayfoot Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 2 over Dayfoot Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 2 over Dayfoot Brook carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 2 over Dayfoot Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns RTE 2 over Dayfoot Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.