Bert Hager RD over Kinderhook Creek
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 3.6MI SW of Stephentown · Structure no. 000000002202140
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bert Hager RD over Kinderhook Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bert Hager RD over Kinderhook Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 113 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Bert Hager RD over Kinderhook Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Bert Hager RD over Kinderhook Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bert Hager RD over Kinderhook Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bert Hager RD over Kinderhook Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Bert Hager RD over Kinderhook Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.