US Bridges

RTE 22 over Hoosic River Pedestrian

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · .1 MI W of Hoosick Falls · Structure no. 000000001016990

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
398 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,621
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Hoosic River Pedestrian is a steel truss - deck carrying RTE 22 over Hoosic River Pedestrian in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 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 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 5,621 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,994 by 2041. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesHoosic River Pedestrian
Location.1 MI W of Hoosick Falls
RouteState Highway 22
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8959, -73.35953
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,621 (2016)
Projected traffic5,994 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Hoosic River Pedestrian built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 22 over Hoosic River Pedestrian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Hoosic River Pedestrian carry?

About 5,621 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Hoosic River Pedestrian?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Hoosic River Pedestrian?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.