Webster Road over Little Hoosic River
FairRensselaer County, New York · 4.6 MI N Petersburg · Structure no. 000000002201720
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Webster Road over Little Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Webster Road 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Webster Road over Little Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Webster Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Webster Road over Little Hoosic River carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Webster Road over Little Hoosic River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Webster Road over Little Hoosic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.