US Bridges

Snyder Lane over Catskill Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · In Hmlt.Of Preston Hollow · Structure no. 000000003301390

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder Lane over Catskill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Snyder Lane over Catskill Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSnyder Lane
CrossesCatskill Creek
LocationIn Hmlt.Of Preston Hollow
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44448, -74.20887
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyder Lane over Catskill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snyder Lane over Catskill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Snyder Lane over Catskill Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Snyder Lane over Catskill Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Snyder Lane over Catskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.