US Bridges

Rowe Road over Onesquethaw Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.7 MI S of Feura Bush · Structure no. 000000003301300

Built
1882
143 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowe Road over Onesquethaw Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rowe Road over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1882 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 143 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRowe Road
CrossesOnesquethaw Creek
Location1.7 MI S of Feura Bush
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55297, -73.88879
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2019)
Projected traffic172 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rowe Road over Onesquethaw Creek built?

It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Rowe Road over Onesquethaw 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rowe Road over Onesquethaw Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rowe Road over Onesquethaw Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Rowe Road over Onesquethaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.