US Bridges

RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · SH 143 in Coeymans Hollow · Structure no. 000000001038020

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 143
CrossesHannacrois Creek
LocationSH 143 in Coeymans Hollow
RouteState Highway 143
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46996, -73.89194
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2021)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE 143 over Hannacrois 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.