US Bridges

Sand Bank Road over Litt Hoosic River

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.7 Miles South of Berlin · Structure no. 000000002201490

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Bank Road over Litt Hoosic River is a concrete frame carrying Sand Bank Road over Litt Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSand Bank Road
CrossesLitt Hoosic River
Location2.7 Miles South of Berlin
Coordinates42.65304, -73.36607
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Bank Road over Litt Hoosic River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Bank Road over Litt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Bank Road over Litt Hoosic River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sand Bank Road over Litt Hoosic River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Bank Road over Litt Hoosic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.