US Bridges

RTE 443 over Onesquethaw Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · RTE 443 in Clarksville · Structure no. 000000001025280

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,185
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 443 over Onesquethaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 443 over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 2,185 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,279 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 443
CrossesOnesquethaw Creek
LocationRTE 443 in Clarksville
RouteState Highway 443
Coordinates42.5754, -73.97312
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,185 (2019)
Projected traffic2,279 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 443 over Onesquethaw Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 443 over Onesquethaw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 443 over Onesquethaw Creek carry?

About 2,185 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 443 over Onesquethaw Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 443 over Onesquethaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.