US Bridges

County Road 102 over Onesquethaw Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.1 MI W of So Bethlehem · Structure no. 000000003301040

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,173
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 102 over Onesquethaw Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 102 over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 102
CrossesOnesquethaw Creek
Location1.1 MI W of So Bethlehem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53744, -73.86843
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2017)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2037
Trucks6%
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 102 over Onesquethaw Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 102 over Onesquethaw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 102 over Onesquethaw Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 102 over Onesquethaw Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 102 over Onesquethaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.