River Road over Hudson River Backwater

Fair Condition77 years old946 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
Location2.0mi W Of Melrose
CarriesRiver Road
CrossesHudson River Backwater
Coordinates42.83399, -73.66399

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area76.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1949

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic946 (2021)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000003303460

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