RTE 159 over Poentic Kill
GoodSchenectady County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT SH 159 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001038750
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,117
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 159 over Poentic Kill is a concrete frame carrying RTE 159 over Poentic Kill in Schenectady 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,117 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,856 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 159 over Poentic Kill built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 159 over Poentic 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 159 over Poentic Kill carry?
About 3,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 159 over Poentic Kill?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 159 over Poentic Kill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.