US Bridges

County Road 44 over Hudson River

Fair

Warren County, New York · Lake Luzerne over Hudsonr · Structure no. 000000003305530

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,781
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Hudson River is a steel truss - deck carrying County Road 44 over Hudson River in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 94 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 3,781 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,293 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesHudson River
LocationLake Luzerne over Hudsonr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.31693, -73.84242
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,781 (2019)
Projected traffic5,293 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road 44 over Hudson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Hudson River carry?

About 3,781 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Hudson River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.