Sweets Crssing RD over Valatie Kill
PoorClosed to trafficRensselaer County, New York · 2 MI S of US20 on CR 203 · Structure no. 000000003367490
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 271
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweets Crssing RD over Valatie Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweets Crssing RD over Valatie Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweets Crssing RD over Valatie Kill built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweets Crssing RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sweets Crssing RD over Valatie Kill carry?
About 271 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sweets Crssing RD over Valatie Kill?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sweets Crssing RD over Valatie Kill?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.