US Bridges

RTE 143 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 3.7 MI W Rt 9W · Structure no. 000000001079780

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
829
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 143 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 143 over Unnamed Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 143
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location3.7 MI W Rt 9W
RouteState Highway 143
Coordinates42.46808, -73.87907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,161 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$271,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 143 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 143 over Unnamed 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 143 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 143 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns RTE 143 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.