US Bridges

RTE 150 over Moordener Kill

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Rensselaer County, New York · 1 Mile E JCT I90 & SH 150 · Structure no. 000000001038560

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,879
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 150 over Moordener Kill is a concrete frame carrying RTE 150 over Moordener Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,879 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,712 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 150
CrossesMoordener Kill
Location1 Mile E JCT I90 & SH 150
RouteState Highway 150
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55767, -73.65805
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,879 (2020)
Projected traffic4,712 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 150 over Moordener Kill built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 150 over Moordener Kill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 150 over Moordener Kill carry?

About 3,879 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 150 over Moordener Kill?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 150 over Moordener Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.