US Bridges

Dunn Ramp to Broad over Pedestrian Path Mill CR

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT Rts 9 & 20 & Hudson R · Structure no. 000000001093060

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,165
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunn Ramp to Broad over Pedestrian Path Mill CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunn Ramp to Broad over Pedestrian Path Mill CR in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 6,165 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,193 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDunn Ramp to Broad
CrossesPedestrian Path Mill CR
LocationJCT Rts 9 & 20 & Hudson R
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64133, -73.74704
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,165 (2018)
Projected traffic6,193 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunn Ramp to Broad over Pedestrian Path Mill CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunn Ramp to Broad over Pedestrian Path Mill CR 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 Dunn Ramp to Broad over Pedestrian Path Mill CR carry?

About 6,165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dunn Ramp to Broad over Pedestrian Path Mill CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dunn Ramp to Broad over Pedestrian Path Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.