US Bridges

RTE 66 over Poesten Kill

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT 66 & 2 · Structure no. 000000002024660

Built
1875
150 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,429
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 66 over Poesten Kill is a masonry arch - deck carrying RTE 66 over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1875, so it is 150 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,429 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,313 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 66
CrossesPoesten Kill
Location0.1 MI S JCT 66 & 2
RouteCity Street 66
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72172, -73.67538
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,429 (2018)
Projected traffic16,313 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 66 over Poesten Kill built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 66 over Poesten Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 66 over Poesten Kill carry?

About 13,429 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 66 over Poesten Kill?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 66 over Poesten Kill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.