US Bridges

Clarksville South over Onesquethaw Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · Village of Clarksville · Structure no. 000000003301320

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarksville South over Onesquethaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarksville South over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 648 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClarksville South
CrossesOnesquethaw Creek
LocationVillage of Clarksville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.57513, -73.97214
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2019)
Projected traffic907 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarksville South over Onesquethaw Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarksville South over Onesquethaw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clarksville South over Onesquethaw Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clarksville South over Onesquethaw Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clarksville South over Onesquethaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.