CR 79 over Poesten Kill

Fair Condition86 years old1,747 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
Location1.3mi.se.poestenkill
CarriesCR 79
CrossesPoesten Kill
Coordinates42.68339, -73.54043

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Max Span39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Deck Width24.6 ft (7.5 m)
Deck Area96 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1995)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,747 (2019)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000003303590

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