US Bridges

Brimmer Bridge Roa over Little Hoosic River

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.6 Mi. SW of Petersburg · Structure no. 000000002201730

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brimmer Bridge Roa over Little Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brimmer Bridge Roa over Little Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrimmer Bridge Roa
CrossesLittle Hoosic River
Location1.6 Mi. SW of Petersburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73146, -73.36206
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$689,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brimmer Bridge Roa over Little Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brimmer Bridge Roa 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 Brimmer Bridge Roa over Little Hoosic River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Brimmer Bridge Roa over Little Hoosic River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Brimmer Bridge Roa over Little Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.