US Bridges

RTE 150 over Moordener Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT Rt I90 & 150 · Structure no. 000000001038550

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 150 over Moordener Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 150 over Moordener Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 150
CrossesMoordener Kill
Location0.1 MI E JCT Rt I90 & 150
RouteState Highway 150
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55116, -73.6832
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2016)
Projected traffic888 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 150 over Moordener Kill built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 150 over Moordener Kill carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 150 over Moordener Kill?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 150 over Moordener Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.