US Bridges

Prosser Hollow RD over Little Hoosic Riv

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.1MI.N.PETERSBURG · Structure no. 000000002201710

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prosser Hollow RD over Little Hoosic Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prosser Hollow RD over Little Hoosic Riv in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesProsser Hollow RD
CrossesLittle Hoosic Riv
Location2.1MI.N.PETERSBURG
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78111, -73.33569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2038
Trucks11%
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$957,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prosser Hollow RD over Little Hoosic Riv built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Prosser Hollow RD over Little Hoosic Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Prosser Hollow RD over Little Hoosic Riv carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Prosser Hollow RD over Little Hoosic Riv?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Prosser Hollow RD over Little Hoosic Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.