US Bridges

RTE 150 over Moordener Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 3.8 MI W JCT Rt I90 & 150 · Structure no. 000000001038530

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,382
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 150 over Moordener Kill is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 150 over Moordener Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,947 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 150
CrossesMoordener Kill
Location3.8 MI W JCT Rt I90 & 150
RouteState Highway 150
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53441, -73.73435
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,382 (2019)
Projected traffic2,947 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 150 over Moordener Kill built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 150 over Moordener Kill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 150 over Moordener Kill carry?

About 2,382 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 150 over Moordener Kill?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 150 over Moordener Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.