US Bridges

County Road 16 over Tsatsawassa Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · .1 MI NW of Hoags Corners · Structure no. 000000003303960

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
612
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Tsatsawassa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 16 over Tsatsawassa Creek 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 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 857 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesTsatsawassa Creek
Location.1 MI NW of Hoags Corners
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55844, -73.51586
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2017)
Projected traffic857 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Tsatsawassa Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 16 over Tsatsawassa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Tsatsawassa Creek carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Tsatsawassa Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Tsatsawassa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.