US Bridges

Tompkins Road over Hannacrois Creek

Poor

Albany County, New York · 3 MI W Village of Ravena · Structure no. 000000003301100

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tompkins Road over Hannacrois Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tompkins Road over Hannacrois Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTompkins Road
CrossesHannacrois Creek
Location3 MI W Village of Ravena
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47126, -73.87739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2020)
Projected traffic461 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tompkins Road over Hannacrois Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Tompkins Road over Hannacrois Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Tompkins Road over Hannacrois Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tompkins Road over Hannacrois Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tompkins Road over Hannacrois Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.