RTE 2 over Little Hoosic River
FairRensselaer County, New York · In Petersburg · Structure no. 000000001000270
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 986
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 2 over Little Hoosic River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 2 over Little Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 94 years old, older 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 6 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 2 over Little Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is RTE 2 over Little Hoosic River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 2 over Little Hoosic River carry?
About 986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 2 over Little Hoosic River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 2 over Little Hoosic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.