US Bridges

RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · S.H.66 at East Nassau · Structure no. 000000001029080

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,505
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 66
CrossesKinderhook Creek
LocationS.H.66 at East Nassau
RouteState Highway 66
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.5069, -73.50755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,505 (2015)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek carry?

About 1,505 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 66 over Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.