US Bridges

County Road 201 over Black Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of Voorheesvlle · Structure no. 000000003301160

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,236
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 201 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 201 over Black Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 92 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 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,766 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 201
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of Voorheesvlle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67648, -73.95226
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,236 (2019)
Projected traffic2,766 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$758,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 201 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 201 over Black 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 201 over Black Creek carry?

About 2,236 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 201 over Black Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 201 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.