US Bridges

Campbell Avenue over Wynants Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT Campbel Av&wynantskil · Structure no. 000000002202290

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,753
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Avenue over Wynants Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campbell Avenue over Wynants Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,753 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,277 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Avenue
CrossesWynants Kill
LocationJCT Campbel Av&wynantskil
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70804, -73.67558
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,753 (2020)
Projected traffic14,277 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell Avenue over Wynants Kill built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Campbell Avenue over Wynants 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Campbell Avenue over Wynants Kill carry?

About 11,753 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Campbell Avenue over Wynants Kill?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Avenue over Wynants Kill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.