US Bridges

Van Hoesen Road over AMTRAK

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 3 MI SE of Castleton · Structure no. 000000003304020

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
839
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Hoesen Road over AMTRAK is a steel truss - thru carrying Van Hoesen Road over AMTRAK in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 117 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 839 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Hoesen Road
CrossesAMTRAK
Location3 MI SE of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51358, -73.70316
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2018)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Hoesen Road over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Van Hoesen Road over AMTRAK 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Van Hoesen Road over AMTRAK carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Van Hoesen Road over AMTRAK?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Van Hoesen Road over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.