US Bridges

County Road 351 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · Hamlet of Medusa · Structure no. 000000003301440

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 351 over Ten Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 351 over Ten Mile Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 years old, older 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.

It carries about 339 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 351
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationHamlet of Medusa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.43627, -74.13238
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2020)
Projected traffic475 by 2040
Trucks4%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 351 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 351 over Ten Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 351 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 351 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 351 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.