US Bridges

RTE 145 over Potter Hollow Crk

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT Rts 81 & 145 · Structure no. 000000001038180

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,829
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 145 over Potter Hollow Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 145 over Potter Hollow Crk in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 145
CrossesPotter Hollow Crk
LocationJCT Rts 81 & 145
RouteState Highway 145
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41983, -74.20522
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 145 over Potter Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 145 over Potter Hollow Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 145 over Potter Hollow Crk carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 145 over Potter Hollow Crk?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 145 over Potter Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.