US Bridges

County Road 354 over Potter Hollow Crk

Fair

Albany County, New York · 4 MI S of Rensselaerville · Structure no. 000000003301360

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 354 over Potter Hollow Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 354 over Potter Hollow Crk in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 354
CrossesPotter Hollow Crk
Location4 MI S of Rensselaerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42385, -74.22595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2019)
Projected traffic699 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 354 over Potter Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 354 over Potter Hollow Crk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 354 over Potter Hollow Crk carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 354 over Potter Hollow Crk?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 354 over Potter Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.