US Bridges

Fogarty Road over Deep Kill

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.5 NE Speigletown · Structure no. 000000003303500

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
645
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fogarty Road over Deep Kill is a steel culvert carrying Fogarty Road over Deep Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3 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.

It carries about 645 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesFogarty Road
CrossesDeep Kill
Location1.5 NE Speigletown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81254, -73.6058
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2017)
Projected traffic903 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$192,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fogarty Road over Deep Kill built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fogarty Road over Deep Kill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fogarty Road over Deep Kill carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fogarty Road over Deep Kill?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Fogarty Road over Deep Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.