US Bridges

Cropsey Road over Poesten Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 4.5 Mi.E.Of Poestenkill · Structure no. 000000002201910

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cropsey Road over Poesten Kill is a concrete frame carrying Cropsey Road over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCropsey Road
CrossesPoesten Kill
Location4.5 Mi.E.Of Poestenkill
Coordinates42.69028, -73.47939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$613,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cropsey Road over Poesten Kill built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cropsey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cropsey Road over Poesten Kill carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cropsey Road over Poesten Kill?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cropsey Road over Poesten Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.