US Bridges

Weaver Road over Black Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 2.4 MI E of Altamont · Structure no. 000000003301210

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weaver Road over Black Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 50 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWeaver Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.4 MI E of Altamont
Coordinates42.71078, -73.98743
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2019)
Projected traffic143 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$568,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weaver Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Weaver Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Weaver Road over Black Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Weaver Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.