West Road over Kinderhook Creek
PoorRensselaer County, New York · 2.9 MI N of Stephentown · Structure no. 000000003303780
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 496
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Road over Kinderhook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Road over Kinderhook Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 496 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Road over Kinderhook Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Road over Kinderhook 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does West Road over Kinderhook Creek carry?
About 496 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West Road over Kinderhook Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns West Road over Kinderhook Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.