US Bridges

Bozenkill Road over Bozen Kill

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.9MI SE of Duanesburg · Structure no. 000000002202990

Built
1889
136 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bozenkill Road over Bozen Kill is a concrete slab carrying Bozenkill Road over Bozen Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1889, so it is 136 years old, older 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBozenkill Road
CrossesBozen Kill
Location1.9MI SE of Duanesburg
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73978, -74.11313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$241,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bozenkill Road over Bozen Kill built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bozenkill Road over Bozen 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bozenkill Road over Bozen Kill carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bozenkill Road over Bozen Kill?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bozenkill Road over Bozen Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.