US Bridges

Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek

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Albany County, New York · 1.8 MI NE JCT RT145&RT81 · Structure no. 000000003301400

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
524
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek is a concrete frame carrying Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Creek Road
CrossesFox Creek
Location1.8 MI NE JCT RT145&RT81
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44546, -74.19415
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2016)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Creek Road over Fox 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Creek Road over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.