US Bridges

Stonington Hill Ro over Vly Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 85A &156 · Structure no. 000000002269230

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,641
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonington Hill Ro over Vly Creek is a concrete frame carrying Stonington Hill Ro over Vly Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,641 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,297 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStonington Hill Ro
CrossesVly Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 85A &156
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64846, -73.93034
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,641 (2021)
Projected traffic2,297 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$626,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonington Hill Ro over Vly Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonington Hill Ro over Vly 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stonington Hill Ro over Vly Creek carry?

About 1,641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonington Hill Ro over Vly Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Stonington Hill Ro over Vly Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.