US Bridges

Eastern Union Tur over Wynants Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · In Averill Park · Structure no. 000000003303890

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,694
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Union Tur over Wynants Kill is a concrete frame carrying Eastern Union Tur over Wynants Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEastern Union Tur
CrossesWynants Kill
LocationIn Averill Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.63321, -73.55264
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,694 (2020)
Projected traffic2,095 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$697,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastern Union Tur over Wynants Kill built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Union Tur over Wynants Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Eastern Union Tur over Wynants Kill carry?

About 1,694 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Union Tur over Wynants Kill?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Union Tur over Wynants Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.