River Road over Hudson River Backwater
FairPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 2.0MI W of Melrose · Structure no. 000000003303460
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 946
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Hudson River Backwater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Hudson River 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 946 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,324 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Hudson River Backwater built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Hudson River Backwater 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Hudson River Backwater carry?
About 946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Hudson River Backwater?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Hudson River Backwater?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.