Old Plank Road over Onesquethaw Creek
PoorPosted for loadAlbany County, New York · 1.4 MI SE of Clarksville · Structure no. 000000003301340
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Plank Road over Onesquethaw Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Plank Road over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 127 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Plank Road over Onesquethaw Creek built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Old Plank Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old Plank Road over Onesquethaw Creek carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Old Plank Road over Onesquethaw Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Old Plank Road over Onesquethaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.