US Bridges

RTE 67 over Hoosic River

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · Eagle BR.RT.67&HOOSIC Riv · Structure no. 000000001029250

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,031
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 67 over Hoosic River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 67 over Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 92 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 2,031 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 67
CrossesHoosic River
LocationEagle BR.RT.67&HOOSIC Riv
RouteState Highway 67
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95141, -73.39083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2021)
Projected traffic2,166 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 67 over Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is RTE 67 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 67 over Hoosic River carry?

About 2,031 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 67 over Hoosic River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 67 over Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.