US Bridges

County Road 95 over Hoosic River

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 3.3 MI SE of Rt. 22 & Rt. · Structure no. 000000003303720

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 95 over Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 95 over Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Road 95
CrossesHoosic River
Location3.3 MI SE of Rt. 22 & Rt.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82653, -73.32206
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2021)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 95 over Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 95 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 95 over Hoosic River carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 95 over Hoosic River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 95 over Hoosic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.