US Bridges

RTE 15 over Valatie Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1 MI S of Millers Corners · Structure no. 000000003369040

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 over Valatie Kill is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying RTE 15 over Valatie Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15
CrossesValatie Kill
Location1 MI S of Millers Corners
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.57152, -73.56802
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over Valatie Kill built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15 over Valatie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over Valatie Kill carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over Valatie Kill?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RTE 15 over Valatie Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.