US Bridges

S.E.Hollow Road over Little Hoosic Riv

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · .5 MI SE of Berlin · Structure no. 000000003303660

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.E.Hollow Road over Little Hoosic Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.E.Hollow Road over Little Hoosic Riv in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS.E.Hollow Road
CrossesLittle Hoosic Riv
Location.5 MI SE of Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.68744, -73.36816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2020)
Projected traffic470 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$828,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.E.Hollow Road over Little Hoosic Riv built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is S.E.Hollow Road over Little Hoosic Riv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S.E.Hollow Road over Little Hoosic Riv carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.E.Hollow Road over Little Hoosic Riv?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.E.Hollow Road over Little Hoosic Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.