US Bridges

CR 201 over Black Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 2.5MI NW of Voorheesville · Structure no. 000000003301200

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,902
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 201 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 201 over Black Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 82 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 1,902 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,353 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 201
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.5MI NW of Voorheesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.70536, -73.97617
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,902 (2019)
Projected traffic2,353 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$757,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 201 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 201 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,902 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 201 over Black Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 201 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.