US Bridges

Provost Rd. over E. Crk Feeder Str

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · Provost RD over E.Crk · Structure no. 000000002271040

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
873
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Provost Rd. over E. Crk Feeder Str is a steel culvert carrying Provost Rd. over E. Crk Feeder Str in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 873 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,222 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesProvost Rd.
CrossesE. Crk Feeder Str
LocationProvost RD over E.Crk
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54524, -73.35777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2021)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Provost Rd. over E. Crk Feeder Str built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Provost Rd. over E. Crk Feeder Str 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 Provost Rd. over E. Crk Feeder Str carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Provost Rd. over E. Crk Feeder Str?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Provost Rd. over E. Crk Feeder Str?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.