US Bridges

Snyders Corners RD over Wynants Kill

FairPosted for load

Rensselaer County, New York · 3.0MI SW of Poestenkill · Structure no. 000000003303610

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
883
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyders Corners RD over Wynants Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snyders Corners RD over Wynants Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 80 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSnyders Corners RD
CrossesWynants Kill
Location3.0MI SW of Poestenkill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.67067, -73.61784
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.8 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2017)
Projected traffic1,236 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$465,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyders Corners RD over Wynants Kill built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Snyders Corners RD over Wynants 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Snyders Corners RD over Wynants Kill carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snyders Corners RD over Wynants Kill?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Snyders Corners RD over Wynants Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.