US Bridges

RTE 145 over Catskill Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT Rts 81 & 145 · Structure no. 000000001038190

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,445
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 145 over Catskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 145 over Catskill Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,445 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,541 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 145
CrossesCatskill Creek
Location0.6 MI N JCT Rts 81 & 145
RouteState Highway 145
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42806, -74.20516
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,445 (2019)
Projected traffic1,541 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 145 over Catskill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 145 over Catskill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 145 over Catskill Creek carry?

About 1,445 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 145 over Catskill Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 145 over Catskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.