CR 15 over Valatie Kill
PoorRensselaer County, New York · 4.2 MI NE of Nassau · Structure no. 000000003303930
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 257
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 15 over Valatie Kill is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 15 over Valatie Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 15 over Valatie Kill built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is CR 15 over Valatie Kill 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 CR 15 over Valatie Kill carry?
About 257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 15 over Valatie Kill?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 15 over Valatie Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.