US Bridges

Old Ravena Road over Coeymans Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.0 MI SW of Selkirk · Structure no. 000000003301030

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ravena Road over Coeymans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ravena Road over Coeymans Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 50 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Ravena Road
CrossesCoeymans Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of Selkirk
Coordinates42.51276, -73.80843
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic196 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ravena Road over Coeymans Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Old Ravena 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ravena Road over Coeymans Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Ravena Road over Coeymans Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ravena Road over Coeymans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.