RTE 155 over Vly Creek
FairAlbany County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rt 85A & 155 · Structure no. 000000001038620
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,888
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 155 over Vly Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 155 over Vly Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 8,888 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,797 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 155 over Vly Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is RTE 155 over Vly 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 155 over Vly Creek carry?
About 8,888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 155 over Vly Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 155 over Vly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.