US Bridges

RTE 144 over Coeymans Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rt 143 & 144 · Structure no. 000000001038080

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,798
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 144 over Coeymans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 144 over Coeymans 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 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 4,798 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,005 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 144
CrossesCoeymans Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT Rt 143 & 144
RouteState Highway 144
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47735, -73.79396
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,798 (2016)
Projected traffic5,005 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 144 over Coeymans Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 144 over Coeymans 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 144 over Coeymans Creek carry?

About 4,798 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 144 over Coeymans Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 144 over Coeymans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.