US Bridges

Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.9MI NE of Hoosick Falls · Structure no. 000000002201630

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCottrell Road
CrossesWalloomsac River
Location1.9MI NE of Hoosick Falls
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92293, -73.32271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2020)
Projected traffic388 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottrell Road over Walloomsac 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.