US Bridges

RTE 443 over Old Brick Road Mill Roa

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.75 MI NE of Delmar · Structure no. 000000001025310

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,091 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 443 over Old Brick Road Mill Roa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 443 over Old Brick Road Mill Roa in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,274 by 2041. The structure is 1,091 ft (332.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 443
CrossesOld Brick Road Mill Roa
Location1.75 MI NE of Delmar
RouteState Highway 443
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63393, -73.79806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,091 ft (332.5 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,220 (2016)
Projected traffic17,274 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$16.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 443 over Old Brick Road Mill Roa built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 443 over Old Brick Road Mill Roa 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 443 over Old Brick Road Mill Roa carry?

About 14,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 443 over Old Brick Road Mill Roa?

The structure is 1,091 ft (332.5 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 443 over Old Brick Road Mill Roa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.