Gould Road over Kinderhook Creek
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 1.4MI SW of CR27 & CR26 I · Structure no. 000000002202160
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 84
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gould Road over Kinderhook Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Gould Road over Kinderhook Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 78 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Gould Road over Kinderhook Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Gould Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Gould Road over Kinderhook Creek carry?
About 84 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gould Road over Kinderhook Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Gould Road over Kinderhook Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.