US Bridges

Pictuay Road over Coeymans Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 1 MI SW of Selkirk · Structure no. 000000002200210

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pictuay Road over Coeymans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pictuay Road over Coeymans 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 468 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPictuay Road
CrossesCoeymans Creek
Location1 MI SW of Selkirk
Coordinates42.52747, -73.81994
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2020)
Projected traffic655 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pictuay Road over Coeymans Creek built?

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

What condition is Pictuay Road over Coeymans 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pictuay Road over Coeymans Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pictuay Road over Coeymans Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pictuay Road over Coeymans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.