US Bridges

RTE 351 over Poesten Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · Village of Poestenkill · Structure no. 000000001303600

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,303
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 351 over Poesten Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 351 over Poesten Kill 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 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 4,303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,324 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 351
CrossesPoesten Kill
LocationVillage of Poestenkill
RouteState Highway 351
Coordinates42.69093, -73.56364
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,303 (2018)
Projected traffic5,324 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 351 over Poesten Kill built?

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

What condition is RTE 351 over Poesten 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 351 over Poesten Kill carry?

About 4,303 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 351 over Poesten Kill?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 351 over Poesten Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.