Akin Road over Powamppokonk Crk
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 1 Mile N of Johnsonville · Structure no. 000000002266750
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Akin Road over Powamppokonk Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Akin Road over Powamppokonk Crk in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 110 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 2 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Akin Road over Powamppokonk Crk built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Akin Road over Powamppokonk Crk 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Akin Road over Powamppokonk Crk carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Akin Road over Powamppokonk Crk?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Akin Road over Powamppokonk Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.