Old Post Road over Moordener Kill
GoodRensselaer County, New York · 2.9 MI NW Castleton · Structure no. 000000002202070
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 987
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Post Road over Moordener Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Post Road over Moordener Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Post Road over Moordener Kill built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Post Road over Moordener 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Post Road over Moordener Kill carry?
About 987 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Post Road over Moordener Kill?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Post Road over Moordener Kill?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.