CR 36 over Little Hoosic River
PoorClosed to trafficRensselaer County, New York · 0.1 MI SE of Berlin · Structure no. 000000003303670
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 487
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 36 over Little Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 36 over Little Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 113 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 487 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 36 over Little Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is CR 36 over Little Hoosic River 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 CR 36 over Little Hoosic River carry?
About 487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 36 over Little Hoosic River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 36 over Little Hoosic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.