US Bridges

County Road 352 over Fox Creek

Poor

Albany County, New York · 0.8 MI E Preston Hollow · Structure no. 000000003301500

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
524
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 352 over Fox Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 352 over Fox Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 352
CrossesFox Creek
Location0.8 MI E Preston Hollow
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.45945, -74.1811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2016)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$578,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 352 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 352 over Fox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 352 over Fox Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 352 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 352 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.