Blue Factory RD over Bonesteel Creek
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 3.0 MI E CR-351/PLANK RD · Structure no. 000000003303580
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 448
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Factory RD over Bonesteel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Factory RD over Bonesteel Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 448 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Factory RD over Bonesteel Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Factory RD over Bonesteel Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Factory RD over Bonesteel Creek carry?
About 448 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Blue Factory RD over Bonesteel Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Factory RD over Bonesteel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.