US Bridges

Factory Hollow RD over Sunkauissia Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.8 MI W RTE 7 Pittstown · Structure no. 000000002201790

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Hollow RD over Sunkauissia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Factory Hollow RD over Sunkauissia Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 115 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFactory Hollow RD
CrossesSunkauissia Creek
Location0.8 MI W RTE 7 Pittstown
Coordinates42.83752, -73.50049
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic154 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$346,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Factory Hollow RD over Sunkauissia Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Factory Hollow RD over Sunkauissia Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Factory Hollow RD over Sunkauissia Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Factory Hollow RD over Sunkauissia Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Factory Hollow RD over Sunkauissia Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.