Second Street over Poesten Kill
FairRensselaer County, New York · Second St- City of Troy · Structure no. 000000002202340
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,920
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Poesten Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,375 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 50 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Second Street over Poesten Kill built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Second Street over Poesten Kill in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Second Street over Poesten Kill carry?
About 1,920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Poesten Kill?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Poesten Kill?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.