US Bridges

County Road 1 over Basic Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · In Hamlet of Westerlo · Structure no. 000000003301510

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,134
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Basic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 1 over Basic Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,588 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesBasic Creek
LocationIn Hamlet of Westerlo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.51462, -74.04744
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2017)
Projected traffic1,588 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Basic Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Basic 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Basic Creek carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Basic Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Basic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.