US Bridges

County Route 403 over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 0.3 Mile SW of Medusa · Structure no. 000000003301450

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 403 over Eight Mile Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 403 over Eight Mile Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Route 403
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location0.3 Mile SW of Medusa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.43529, -74.12289
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic543 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$649,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 403 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 403 over Eight Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 403 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 403 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns County Route 403 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.