Fifty Six Road over Poesten Kill
GoodRensselaer County, New York · 4 MI East of Poestenkill · Structure no. 000000002201900
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifty Six Road over Poesten Kill is a concrete frame carrying Fifty Six Road over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Fifty Six Road over Poesten Kill built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifty Six Road over Poesten 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Fifty Six Road over Poesten Kill carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Fifty Six Road over Poesten Kill?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fifty Six Road over Poesten Kill?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.