RTE 146 over Black Creek
FairAlbany County, New York · .2 MI W JCT Rts 146 & 158 · Structure no. 000000001038290
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,706
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 146 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 146 over Black Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 5,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,060 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 146 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 146 over Black 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 146 over Black Creek carry?
About 5,706 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 146 over Black Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 146 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.