US Bridges

Garner Road over Wynants Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.9 Mi.Sw.Of Sand Lake · Structure no. 000000002201990

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
832
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garner Road over Wynants Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garner Road over Wynants Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGarner Road
CrossesWynants Kill
Location1.9 Mi.Sw.Of Sand Lake
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62352, -73.57118
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2017)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$491,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garner Road over Wynants Kill built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Garner Road over Wynants Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Garner Road over Wynants Kill carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garner Road over Wynants Kill?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Garner Road over Wynants Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.