RTE 443 over Cobleskill Creek
PoorAlbany County, New York · 5.7 MI SW JCT SH443&SH146 · Structure no. 000000001025260
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 443 over Cobleskill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 443 over Cobleskill Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 443 over Cobleskill Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is RTE 443 over Cobleskill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 443 over Cobleskill Creek carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 443 over Cobleskill Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 443 over Cobleskill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.