Dayfoot RD over Dayfoot Brook
PoorRensselaer County, New York · 0.8MI.E.PETERSBURG · Structure no. 000000002201860
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dayfoot RD over Dayfoot Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dayfoot RD over Dayfoot Brook in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dayfoot RD over Dayfoot Brook built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dayfoot RD 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dayfoot RD over Dayfoot Brook carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dayfoot RD over Dayfoot Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Dayfoot RD over Dayfoot Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.