US Bridges

County Road 202 over Black Creek

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Albany County, New York · In Guilderland Center · Structure no. 000000003301170

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,009
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 202 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 202 over Black Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,009 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 202
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationIn Guilderland Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70204, -73.96615
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,009 (2019)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$956,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 202 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is County Road 202 over Black 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 202 over Black Creek carry?

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 202 over Black Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 202 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.