US Bridges

Blue Factory Road over Quacken Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · Cropseyville · Structure no. 000000003303570

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Factory Road over Quacken Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Factory Road over Quacken Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Factory Road
CrossesQuacken Kill
LocationCropseyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75171, -73.53594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2018)
Projected traffic547 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$835,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Factory Road over Quacken Kill built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Factory Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Factory Road over Quacken Kill carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Blue Factory Road over Quacken Kill?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Factory Road over Quacken Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.