US Bridges

County Road 301 over Onesquethaw Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · Village of Clarksville · Structure no. 000000003301330

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
837
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 301 over Onesquethaw Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 301 over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6 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 837 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 873 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 301
CrossesOnesquethaw Creek
LocationVillage of Clarksville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.57365, -73.95987
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2019)
Projected traffic873 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$467,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 301 over Onesquethaw Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 301 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 301 over Onesquethaw Creek carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 301 over Onesquethaw Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 301 over Onesquethaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.