US Bridges

County Road 160 over Shaker Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1 MI N of Albany Airport · Structure no. 000000002269650

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 160 over Shaker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 160 over Shaker Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,547 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road 160
CrossesShaker Creek
Location1 MI N of Albany Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.7614, -73.81309
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2018)
Projected traffic1,547 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$438,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 160 over Shaker Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 160 over Shaker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 160 over Shaker Creek carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 160 over Shaker Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 160 over Shaker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.