First Dyke Road over Burden Lake
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 2.2 Miles SW of Sand Lake · Structure no. 000000002202000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 886
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Dyke Road over Burden Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Dyke Road over Burden Lake in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1950, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 886 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 First Dyke Road over Burden Lake built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Dyke Road over Burden Lake 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 First Dyke Road over Burden Lake carry?
About 886 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is First Dyke Road over Burden Lake?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns First Dyke Road over Burden Lake?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.