US Bridges

Burden Lake Road over Wynants Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of Sand Lake · Structure no. 000000003303900

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,171
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burden Lake Road over Wynants Kill is a concrete frame carrying Burden Lake Road over Wynants Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 1,171 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBurden Lake Road
CrossesWynants Kill
Location1.2 MI SW of Sand Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62813, -73.55934
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,171 (2018)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$639,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burden Lake Road over Wynants Kill built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burden Lake Road over Wynants Kill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Burden Lake Road over Wynants Kill carry?

About 1,171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Burden Lake Road over Wynants Kill?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Burden Lake Road over Wynants Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.