US Bridges

Log Woods Road over Tomhannock Creek

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.1 MI E of Raymertown · Structure no. 000000002201850

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Log Woods Road over Tomhannock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Log Woods Road over Tomhannock Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLog Woods Road
CrossesTomhannock Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Raymertown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81319, -73.53368
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2018)
Projected traffic693 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$405,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Log Woods Road over Tomhannock Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Log Woods Road over Tomhannock Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Log Woods Road over Tomhannock Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Log Woods Road over Tomhannock Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m).

Who owns Log Woods Road over Tomhannock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.