US Bridges

RTE 337 over Poentic Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 1 MI SW JCT I-890 & 337 · Structure no. 000000001305020

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,863
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 337 over Poentic Kill is a concrete frame carrying RTE 337 over Poentic Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 18,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,914 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 337
CrossesPoentic Kill
Location1 MI SW JCT I-890 & 337
RouteState Highway 337
Coordinates42.80883, -73.99194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,863 (2010)
Projected traffic22,914 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 337 over Poentic Kill built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 337 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 337 over Poentic Kill carry?

About 18,863 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 337 over Poentic Kill?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 337 over Poentic Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.