US Bridges

County Road 103 over Hoosic River

FairPosted for load

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.3 MI N of JCT SR 67 · Structure no. 000000003303480

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 103 over Hoosic River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying County Road 103 over Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 175 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 103
CrossesHoosic River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95809, -73.43307
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2021)
Projected traffic909 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 103 over Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is County Road 103 over Hoosic River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 103 over Hoosic River carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 103 over Hoosic River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 103 over Hoosic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.