RTE 85A over Vly Creek
FairAlbany County, New York · 0.1 M SW JCT Rt 85A & 156 · Structure no. 000000001032690
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 85A over Vly Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 3,673 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,544 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 85A over Vly 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 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 85A over Vly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.