US Bridges

RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 2.6 MI W JCT Rts 9W & 143 · Structure no. 000000001038030

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,563
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 143 over Hannacrois 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 2,563 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,588 by 2037. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 143
CrossesHannacrois Creek
Location2.6 MI W JCT Rts 9W & 143
RouteState Highway 143
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46784, -73.85596
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,563 (2017)
Projected traffic3,588 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 143 over Hannacrois 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 143 over Hannacrois Creek carry?

About 2,563 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 143 over Hannacrois Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.