US Bridges

Brookview Station over Moordener Kill

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.3MI.NE.CASTLETON · Structure no. 000000002202010

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookview Station over Moordener Kill is a steel culvert carrying Brookview Station over Moordener Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookview Station
CrossesMoordener Kill
Location1.3MI.NE.CASTLETON
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54081, -73.71881
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2017)
Projected traffic521 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookview Station over Moordener Kill built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookview Station over Moordener 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brookview Station over Moordener Kill carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brookview Station over Moordener Kill?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Brookview Station over Moordener Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.