Presbyterian Road over Kinderhook Creek
PoorRensselaer County, New York · 1.3 Mi.Sw.Of Stephentown · Structure no. 000000003303790
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 257
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Presbyterian Road over Kinderhook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Presbyterian Road over Kinderhook Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Presbyterian Road over Kinderhook Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Presbyterian 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Presbyterian Road over Kinderhook Creek carry?
About 257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Presbyterian Road over Kinderhook Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Presbyterian Road over Kinderhook Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.