Thais RD over Wynants Kill
PoorRensselaer County, New York · 1.1 Mi.E.Of West Sand Lk. · Structure no. 000000002201980
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,032
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thais RD over Wynants Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thais RD over Wynants Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Thais RD over Wynants Kill built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thais RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Thais RD over Wynants Kill carry?
About 1,032 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Thais RD over Wynants Kill?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Thais RD over Wynants Kill?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.