RTE 443 over Fox Creek
FairAlbany County, New York · .4 Mile N of West Berne · Structure no. 000000001025250
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 443 over Fox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 443 over Fox Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 443 over Fox Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 443 over Fox 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 443 over Fox Creek carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 443 over Fox Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 443 over Fox Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.