US Bridges

White Church RD over Quacken Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.8MI.NE.EAGLE Mills · Structure no. 000000002201560

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
442
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Church RD over Quacken Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Church RD over Quacken Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhite Church RD
CrossesQuacken Kill
Location1.8MI.NE.EAGLE Mills
Coordinates42.73721, -73.56972
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2017)
Projected traffic619 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$629,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Church RD over Quacken Kill built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Church RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does White Church RD over Quacken Kill carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is White Church RD over Quacken Kill?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns White Church RD over Quacken Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.