US Bridges

RTE 85 over Onesquethaw Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · .1 MI E JCT NY85 + NY443 · Structure no. 000000001032630

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,670
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 85 over Onesquethaw Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 85 over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,785 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 85
CrossesOnesquethaw Creek
Location.1 MI E JCT NY85 + NY443
RouteState Highway 85
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59306, -73.98577
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,670 (2019)
Projected traffic2,785 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$584,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 85 over Onesquethaw Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 85 over Onesquethaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 85 over Onesquethaw Creek carry?

About 2,670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 85 over Onesquethaw Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 85 over Onesquethaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.