RTE 66 over Tsatsawassa Creek
PoorRensselaer County, New York · RTE 66 at Hoag Corners · Structure no. 000000001029100
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,423
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 66 over Tsatsawassa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 66 over Tsatsawassa Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 124 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 66 over Tsatsawassa Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is RTE 66 over Tsatsawassa 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 66 over Tsatsawassa Creek carry?
About 1,423 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 66 over Tsatsawassa Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 66 over Tsatsawassa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.