US Bridges

Dunham Hollow Road over Takawasick Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · ~4 MI NW of Stevetwn Ctr · Structure no. 000000003303880

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunham Hollow Road over Takawasick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunham Hollow Road over Takawasick Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesDunham Hollow Road
CrossesTakawasick Creek
Location~4 MI NW of Stevetwn Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58477, -73.48562
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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$583,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunham Hollow Road over Takawasick Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunham Hollow Road over Takawasick 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is Dunham Hollow Road over Takawasick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dunham Hollow Road over Takawasick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.