River Road over Little Hoosic Riv
FairRensselaer County, New York · 0.5 MI S of Petersburg · Structure no. 000000003303690
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Little Hoosic Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Little Hoosic Riv in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 102 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Little Hoosic Riv built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is River Road over Little Hoosic Riv 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Little Hoosic Riv carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Little Hoosic Riv?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Little Hoosic Riv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.