US Bridges

County Road 16 over Alplaus Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · .8 MI W of Rexford · Structure no. 000000003259480

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,416
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Alplaus Kill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 16 over Alplaus Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,416 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,782 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesAlplaus Kill
Location.8 MI W of Rexford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85467, -73.90306
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,416 (2020)
Projected traffic4,782 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Alplaus Kill built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Road 16 over Alplaus 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Alplaus Kill carry?

About 3,416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Alplaus Kill?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Alplaus Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.