Onesquethaw Creek over Onesquethaw Creek
PoorAlbany County, New York · 2 MI SW of Feura Bush · Structure no. 000000003301310
- Built
- 1886
- 139 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Onesquethaw Creek over Onesquethaw Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Onesquethaw Creek over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 139 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Onesquethaw Creek over Onesquethaw Creek built?
It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Onesquethaw Creek over Onesquethaw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Onesquethaw Creek over Onesquethaw Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Onesquethaw Creek over Onesquethaw Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Onesquethaw Creek over Onesquethaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.