US Bridges

County Road 111 over Hannacrois Creek

Poor

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI N Hamlet of Alcove · Structure no. 000000003301090

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,027
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 111 over Hannacrois Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 111 over Hannacrois Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 111
CrossesHannacrois Creek
Location0.2 MI N Hamlet of Alcove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47388, -73.92298
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,027 (2021)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2041
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 111 over Hannacrois Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 111 over Hannacrois Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 111 over Hannacrois Creek carry?

About 1,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 111 over Hannacrois Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 111 over Hannacrois Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.