US Bridges

Brookside Avenue over Wynants Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 3.8 MI NE of Defreestvlle · Structure no. 000000002201670

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,947
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Avenue over Wynants Kill is a concrete frame carrying Brookside Avenue over Wynants Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,947 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,646 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookside Avenue
CrossesWynants Kill
Location3.8 MI NE of Defreestvlle
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69556, -73.64516
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,947 (2020)
Projected traffic3,646 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

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$664,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookside Avenue over Wynants Kill built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookside Avenue over Wynants 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Brookside Avenue over Wynants Kill carry?

About 2,947 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brookside Avenue over Wynants Kill?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Avenue over Wynants Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.