Plank Road over Poestenkill
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 5.5 MI E of Poestenkill · Structure no. 000000003303650
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 921
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plank Road over Poestenkill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plank Road over Poestenkill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plank Road over Poestenkill built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plank Road over Poestenkill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Plank Road over Poestenkill carry?
About 921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Plank Road over Poestenkill?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Plank Road over Poestenkill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.