US Bridges

Sixth Avenue to Ho over Vacant Land

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · City of Troy · Structure no. 00000000107086D

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,651
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Avenue to Ho over Vacant Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth Avenue to Ho over Vacant Land in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,651 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,539 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSixth Avenue to Ho
CrossesVacant Land
LocationCity of Troy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.74001, -73.6826
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,651 (2017)
Projected traffic10,539 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Avenue to Ho over Vacant Land built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth Avenue to Ho over Vacant Land 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sixth Avenue to Ho over Vacant Land carry?

About 6,651 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Avenue to Ho over Vacant Land?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Avenue to Ho over Vacant Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.