US Bridges

Spring Avenue over Poesten Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · .3 MI E of Rt 4 · Structure no. 000000002202370

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,842
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Avenue over Poesten Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Avenue over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,842 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,753 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Avenue
CrossesPoesten Kill
Location.3 MI E of Rt 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71946, -73.68497
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,842 (2020)
Projected traffic4,753 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Avenue over Poesten Kill built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Avenue over Poesten 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Avenue over Poesten Kill carry?

About 3,842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spring Avenue over Poesten Kill?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Avenue over Poesten Kill?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.