US Bridges

RTE 443 over Fox Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · .5 MI East of East Berne · Structure no. 000000001074500

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,429
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 443 over Fox Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 443 over Fox Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1963, 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 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 443
CrossesFox Creek
Location.5 MI East of East Berne
RouteState Highway 443
Coordinates42.61241, -74.06676
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2021)
Projected traffic1,490 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 443 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 443 over Fox 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 443 over Fox Creek carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 443 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns RTE 443 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.