US Bridges

Plank Road over Poesten Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 3.75 MI E of Poestenkill · Structure no. 000000003303640

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
921
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank Road over Poesten Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plank 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPlank Road
CrossesPoesten Kill
Location3.75 MI E of Poestenkill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68793, -73.48887
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2021)
Projected traffic1,289 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plank Road over Poesten Kill built?

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

What condition is Plank 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Plank Road over Poesten Kill carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plank Road over Poesten Kill?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Plank Road over Poesten Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.