US Bridges

Tsatsawassa Lake R over Tackawasick Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.3 MI W JCT Ny Rt 66 · Structure no. 000000002271170

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tsatsawassa Lake R over Tackawasick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tsatsawassa Lake R over Tackawasick Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 426 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTsatsawassa Lake R
CrossesTackawasick Creek
Location0.3 MI W JCT Ny Rt 66
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51596, -73.51448
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2021)
Projected traffic426 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tsatsawassa Lake R over Tackawasick Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tsatsawassa Lake R over Tackawasick 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tsatsawassa Lake R over Tackawasick Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Tsatsawassa Lake R over Tackawasick Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Tsatsawassa Lake R over Tackawasick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.