Reservoir Lake Roa over Tomhannock Backwater
PoorRensselaer County, New York · 2.1 MI W Pittstown · Structure no. 000000003303420
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,156
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reservoir Lake Roa over Tomhannock Backwater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reservoir Lake Roa over Tomhannock Backwater in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reservoir Lake Roa over Tomhannock Backwater built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reservoir Lake Roa over Tomhannock Backwater 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 Reservoir Lake Roa over Tomhannock Backwater carry?
About 1,156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Reservoir Lake Roa over Tomhannock Backwater?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Reservoir Lake Roa over Tomhannock Backwater?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.