Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 6MI NE of Hoosick Falls · Structure no. 000000002201650
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River is a steel truss - thru carrying Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 105 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Cottrell Road over Walloomsac River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.