First Street over Poesten Kill
PoorRensselaer County, New York · First ST in Troy South · Structure no. 000000002202330
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,267
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Poesten Kill is a masonry arch - deck carrying First Street over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2,267 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,804 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Poesten Kill built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Poesten 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 First Street over Poesten Kill carry?
About 2,267 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Poesten Kill?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Poesten Kill?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.