US Bridges

Dater Hill Road over Quacken Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.8MI.SE.EAGLE Mills · Structure no. 000000002201530

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dater Hill Road over Quacken Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dater Hill Road over Quacken Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDater Hill Road
CrossesQuacken Kill
Location1.8MI.SE.EAGLE Mills
Coordinates42.71475, -73.57358
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2019)
Projected traffic273 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dater Hill Road over Quacken Kill built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dater Hill Road over Quacken 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dater Hill Road over Quacken Kill carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dater Hill Road over Quacken Kill?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Dater Hill Road over Quacken Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.