RTE 40 over Hoosic River
GoodRensselaer County, New York · At JCT RTE 40 & Hoosic R · Structure no. 000000001024720
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 717 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,449
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 40 over Hoosic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 40 over Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,449 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,077 by 2041. The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 40 over Hoosic River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 40 over Hoosic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 40 over Hoosic River carry?
About 9,449 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 40 over Hoosic River?
The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long with a longest span of 295 ft (89.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 40 over Hoosic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.