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Historic Bridges: Rensselaer County, New York

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 9

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Albany Railroad Swing Bridge
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Railroad (CSX and Amtrak) Over Hudson River and Quay Street in Albany and Rensselaer: Albany County, New York and Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,272 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This early product of the American Bridge Company is of heavy duty construction, yet this was not enough for this bridge to be sentenced to the scrapyard.
Alfred H. Smith Memorial Bridge
CSX Castleton Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Hudson River in Castleton-On-Hudson: Rensselaer County, New York and Albany County, New York, United States
Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 5,255 ft. Main Span: 599 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1924 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Olaf Hoff of New York, New York
This large railroad bridge its noted for its largest span, nearly 600 feet in span length, and thus a significant engineering achievement.
Castleton Bridge
Castleton-On-Hudson Bridge
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New York State Thruway (Berkshire Spur) Over Hudson River in Castleton-On-Hudson: Albany County, New York and Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 5,369 ft. Main Span: 600 ft. Roadway: 66.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1958 By: Harris Structural Steel Company of New York, New York
This attractive truss is a pleasing sight along this section of the New York State Thruway.
Satterlee Hollow Road Bridge
Berlin Bridge
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Satterlee Hollow Road Over Little Hoosick River in Rural (Near Berlin): Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 53 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Featuring a true curve to its top chord, this riveted truss bridge may be unique in the United States with its European style bowstring appearance.
Tomhannock Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Former Fitchburg Railroad) Over Tomhannock Creek in Schaghticoke: Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1900 By: Unknown
An unusual arch bridge was one of a number built by the Fitchburg Railroad.
Union Bridge
Waterford Bridge
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Broad Street (US-4) Over Hudson River in Waterford and Troy: Saratoga County, New York and Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 743 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 22.3 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1909 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Boller, Hodge, and Baird of New York, New York
This is a rare surviving example of a urban pin-connected truss bridge over a major river.
X
US-20 Kinderhook Creek Bridge Center
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US-20 and NY-66 Over Kinderhook Creek in Rural: Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
New York State jumped on free FEMA money as an opportunity to demolish and replace a unique trio of state standard truss bridges on this section of road.
X
US-20 Kinderhook Creek Bridge East
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US-20 and NY-66 Over Kinderhook Creek in Rural: Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
New York State jumped on free FEMA money as an opportunity to demolish and replace a unique trio of state standard truss bridges on this section of road.
X
US-20 Kinderhook Creek Bridge West
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US-20 Over Kinderhook Creek in Rural: Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 116 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works
New York State jumped on free FEMA money as an opportunity to demolish and replace a unique trio of state standard truss bridges on this section of road.

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