US Bridges

RTE 150 over Wynantskill Creek

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT of Rts 150 & 66 · Structure no. 000000001038570

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,209
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 150 over Wynantskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 150 over Wynantskill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,757 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 150
CrossesWynantskill Creek
LocationJCT of Rts 150 & 66
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates42.69313, -73.63511
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,209 (2016)
Projected traffic8,757 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 150 over Wynantskill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 150 over Wynantskill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 150 over Wynantskill Creek carry?

About 7,209 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 150 over Wynantskill Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 150 over Wynantskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.