US Bridges

Rt. 85 NB Ramp over Patroon Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · .1 MI E JCT I90 & SH 85 · Structure no. 000000001092850

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,164
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt. 85 NB Ramp over Patroon Creek is a other culvert carrying Rt. 85 NB Ramp over Patroon Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 12,164 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,405 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt. 85 NB Ramp
CrossesPatroon Creek
Location.1 MI E JCT I90 & SH 85
RouteInterstate 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68705, -73.80295
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,164 (2018)
Projected traffic14,405 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$274,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt. 85 NB Ramp over Patroon Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt. 85 NB Ramp over Patroon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt. 85 NB Ramp over Patroon Creek carry?

About 12,164 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt. 85 NB Ramp over Patroon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rt. 85 NB Ramp over Patroon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.