US Bridges

Dunham Hollow Road over Tackawasick Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of Alps · Structure no. 000000003303870

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunham Hollow Road over Tackawasick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunham Hollow Road over Tackawasick Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDunham Hollow Road
CrossesTackawasick Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of Alps
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.58359, -73.48736
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2017)
Projected traffic563 by 2037
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunham Hollow Road over Tackawasick Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Dunham Hollow Road over Tackawasick Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dunham Hollow Road over Tackawasick Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dunham Hollow Road over Tackawasick Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dunham Hollow Road over Tackawasick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.