US Bridges

RTE 32 over Hannacrois Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.7 MI E JCT Rts 32 & 143 · Structure no. 000000001022400

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,107
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Hannacrois Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 32 over Hannacrois Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,107 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,327 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 32
CrossesHannacrois Creek
Location0.7 MI E JCT Rts 32 & 143
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates42.49703, -73.97921
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,107 (2017)
Projected traffic5,327 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Hannacrois Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Hannacrois 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Hannacrois Creek carry?

About 5,107 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Hannacrois Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Hannacrois Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.