US Bridges

Church Street over Hoosic River

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 3.8 MI N of Rte. 22 and R · Structure no. 000000002201800

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,082
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,082 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2039. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesHoosic River
Location3.8 MI N of Rte. 22 and R
Coordinates42.90239, -73.35156
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,082 (2019)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over Hoosic River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Church Street over Hoosic River carry?

About 2,082 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Hoosic River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.