Kings Lane over Potter Hollow Creek
PoorAlbany County, New York · 3 MI W Preston Hollow · Structure no. 000000003301370
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kings Lane over Potter Hollow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kings Lane over Potter Hollow Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 128 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 3 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kings Lane over Potter Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Kings Lane over Potter Hollow 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Kings Lane over Potter Hollow Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Kings Lane over Potter Hollow Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Kings Lane over Potter Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.