Kautz Hollow RD over Couch Hollow
PoorRensselaer County, New York · 1.8 MI SE of Boyntonville · Structure no. 000000002201840
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kautz Hollow RD over Couch Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kautz Hollow RD over Couch Hollow in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 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 4 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.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kautz Hollow RD over Couch Hollow built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Kautz Hollow RD over Couch Hollow 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 Kautz Hollow RD over Couch Hollow carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Kautz Hollow RD over Couch Hollow?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Kautz Hollow RD over Couch Hollow?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.