Dearstyne Road over Quacken Kill
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 1.7MI.SE.OF Eagle Mills · Structure no. 000000002201540
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dearstyne Road over Quacken Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dearstyne Road over Quacken Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dearstyne Road over Quacken Kill built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Dearstyne Road over Quacken 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Dearstyne Road over Quacken Kill carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dearstyne Road over Quacken Kill?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Dearstyne Road over Quacken Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.