US Bridges

Garfield Road over Poesten Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.3 MI NW Poestenkill · Structure no. 000000003303560

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,004
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Road over Poesten Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garfield Road over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,406 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield Road
CrossesPoesten Kill
Location1.3 MI NW Poestenkill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70188, -73.58156
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2017)
Projected traffic1,406 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield Road over Poesten Kill built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield Road over Poesten 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Garfield Road over Poesten Kill carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Road over Poesten Kill?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Road over Poesten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.