US Bridges

County Road 40 over Poesten Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 3.3 MI E.Of Poestenkill · Structure no. 000000003303630

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over Poesten Kill is a concrete frame carrying County Road 40 over Poesten Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesPoesten Kill
Location3.3 MI E.Of Poestenkill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68186, -73.49958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2016)
Projected traffic220 by 2036
Trucks10%
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$496,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 40 over Poesten Kill built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 40 over Poesten Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 40 over Poesten Kill carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over Poesten Kill?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 40 over Poesten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.