RTE 5 over Patroon Creek
FairAlbany County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT RTE 5 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001053380
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,595
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Patroon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 5 over Patroon Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 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 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 24,595 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,710 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Patroon Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is RTE 5 over Patroon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Patroon Creek carry?
About 24,595 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Patroon Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Patroon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.