US Bridges

So. Albany RD over Onesquethaw Crk

Fair

Albany County, New York · .1MI N of South Bethlehem · Structure no. 000000003301020

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So. Albany RD over Onesquethaw Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying So. Albany RD over Onesquethaw Crk in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 years old, older 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSo. Albany RD
CrossesOnesquethaw Crk
Location.1MI N of South Bethlehem
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.53553, -73.84032
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2017)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2037
Trucks11%
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So. Albany RD over Onesquethaw Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is So. Albany RD over Onesquethaw Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does So. Albany RD over Onesquethaw Crk carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is So. Albany RD over Onesquethaw Crk?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns So. Albany RD over Onesquethaw Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.