US Bridges

Groesbeck Road over Onesquethaw Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.7 MI SE of Clarksville · Structure no. 000000003301350

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Groesbeck Road over Onesquethaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Groesbeck Road over Onesquethaw Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGroesbeck Road
CrossesOnesquethaw Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of Clarksville
Coordinates42.56731, -73.93311
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$731,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Groesbeck Road over Onesquethaw Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Groesbeck Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Groesbeck Road over Onesquethaw Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Groesbeck Road over Onesquethaw Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Groesbeck Road over Onesquethaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.