US Bridges

Bradt Hollow Road over Fox Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · Hamlet of West Berne · Structure no. 000000003300880

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
558
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradt Hollow Road over Fox Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradt Hollow Road over Fox Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 86 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 558 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBradt Hollow Road
CrossesFox Creek
LocationHamlet of West Berne
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.62869, -74.18409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2019)
Projected traffic781 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradt Hollow Road over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Bradt Hollow Road over Fox 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bradt Hollow Road over Fox Creek carry?

About 558 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bradt Hollow Road over Fox Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bradt Hollow Road over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.