Johnny Cake Lane over Wynants Kill
PoorRensselaer County, New York · In Averill Park · Structure no. 000000002201820
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnny Cake Lane over Wynants Kill is a concrete arch - deck carrying Johnny Cake Lane over Wynants Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnny Cake Lane over Wynants Kill built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnny Cake Lane over Wynants 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 Johnny Cake Lane over Wynants Kill carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Johnny Cake Lane over Wynants Kill?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Johnny Cake Lane over Wynants Kill?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.