US Bridges

RTE 351 over Quacken Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.5MI W of Cropseyville · Structure no. 000000003303530

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,303
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 351 over Quacken Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 351 over Quacken Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,488 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 351
CrossesQuacken Kill
Location1.5MI W of Cropseyville
RouteState Highway 351
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74779, -73.56414
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,303 (2018)
Projected traffic4,488 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 351 over Quacken Kill built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 351 over Quacken Kill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 351 over Quacken Kill carry?

About 4,303 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 351 over Quacken Kill?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 351 over Quacken Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.