US Bridges

Lewis Hollow RD over Little Hoosic River

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.1 MI N of Rte. 2 and Rt · Structure no. 000000002201680

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Hollow RD over Little Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Hollow RD over Little Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLewis Hollow RD
CrossesLittle Hoosic River
Location1.1 MI N of Rte. 2 and Rt
Coordinates42.76382, -73.33726
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic108 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

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$767,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Hollow RD over Little Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Hollow RD over Little Hoosic 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis Hollow RD over Little Hoosic River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Hollow RD over Little Hoosic River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Hollow RD over Little Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.