Babcock Road over Dayfoot Brook
PoorRensselaer County, New York · 1.7 MI E of Petersburg · Structure no. 000000002201760
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Babcock Road over Dayfoot Brook is a steel culvert carrying Babcock Road over Dayfoot Brook in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Babcock Road over Dayfoot Brook built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Babcock Road over Dayfoot Brook 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Babcock Road over Dayfoot Brook carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Babcock Road over Dayfoot Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns Babcock Road over Dayfoot Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.