RTE 85A over Vly Creek
GoodAlbany County, New York · 1.3 MI SW JCT Rt 85A &156 · Structure no. 000000001032680
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,673
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 85A over Vly Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 85A over Vly Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,673 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,544 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 85A over Vly Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 85A over Vly 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 85A over Vly Creek carry?
About 3,673 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 85A over Vly Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 85A over Vly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.