RTE 156 over Beaverdam Creek
GoodAlbany County, New York · .7 MI N JCT SH 443 & 156 · Structure no. 000000001038670
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 963
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 156 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 156 over Beaverdam Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 963 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 156 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is RTE 156 over Beaverdam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 156 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 963 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 156 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 156 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.