US Bridges

County RD 111 over Sunkauissia Ck

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.5MI N of Pittstown · Structure no. 000000003303370

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
541
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 111 over Sunkauissia Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 111 over Sunkauissia Ck in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty RD 111
CrossesSunkauissia Ck
Location0.5MI N of Pittstown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.84012, -73.48634
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2017)
Projected traffic757 by 2037
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$724,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 111 over Sunkauissia Ck built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 111 over Sunkauissia Ck 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 County RD 111 over Sunkauissia Ck carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County RD 111 over Sunkauissia Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 111 over Sunkauissia Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.