Niles Road over Squirmer Creek
FairAlbany County, New York · 1 MI W Hmlt Medusa · Structure no. 000000003301490
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Niles Road over Squirmer Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Niles Road over Squirmer Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Niles Road over Squirmer Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Niles Road over Squirmer 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Niles Road over Squirmer Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Niles Road over Squirmer Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Niles Road over Squirmer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.