US Bridges

RTE 144 over Vloman Kill

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.6 MI N JCT Rt 144 & 396 · Structure no. 000000001038120

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,753
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 144 over Vloman Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 144 over Vloman Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 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 4,753 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 144
CrossesVloman Kill
Location1.6 MI N JCT Rt 144 & 396
RouteState Highway 144
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54881, -73.76986
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,753 (2016)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 144 over Vloman Kill built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE 144 over Vloman Kill 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 Vloman Kill carry?

About 4,753 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 144 over Vloman Kill?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 144 over Vloman Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.