US Bridges

County Road 27 over Kinderhook Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Stephentown · Structure no. 000000003303800

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Kinderhook Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 27 over Kinderhook Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesKinderhook Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Stephentown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53723, -73.39734
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2017)
Projected traffic657 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Kinderhook Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Kinderhook Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Kinderhook Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.