RTE 4 over Poesten Kill

Fair Condition140 years old7,758 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
Location1.2 Mi.n.jct SH 378 & Us4
CarriesRTE 4
CrossesPoesten Kill
Coordinates42.71987, -73.69152

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Max Span73.8 ft (22.5 m)
Deck Width49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Area366.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1886 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,758 (2016)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000002000170

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