US Bridges

Elm Street over Little Hoosic River

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · In Berlin · Structure no. 000000003303680

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Little Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Little Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesLittle Hoosic River
LocationIn Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.69322, -73.3711
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2021)
Projected traffic340 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Little Hoosic River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over Little Hoosic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Little Hoosic River carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Little Hoosic River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Little Hoosic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.