US Bridges

Broken Wheel Road over Little Hoosic River

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.2 Miles N. of Berlin · Structure no. 000000002201740

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broken Wheel Road over Little Hoosic River is a concrete frame carrying Broken Wheel Road over Little Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroken Wheel Road
CrossesLittle Hoosic River
Location2.2 Miles N. of Berlin
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72604, -73.36604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2014)
Projected traffic87 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$544,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broken Wheel Road over Little Hoosic River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broken Wheel Road over Little Hoosic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Broken Wheel Road over Little Hoosic River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Broken Wheel Road over Little Hoosic River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Broken Wheel Road over Little Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.