Holbritter Road over Sunkauissia Creek
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Pittstown · Structure no. 000000002201770
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Holbritter Road over Sunkauissia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holbritter Road over Sunkauissia Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Holbritter Road over Sunkauissia Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Holbritter Road over Sunkauissia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Holbritter Road over Sunkauissia Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Holbritter Road over Sunkauissia Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Holbritter Road over Sunkauissia Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.