US Bridges

County Road 401 over Basic Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · In Hamlet of Westerlo · Structure no. 000000003301520

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 401 over Basic Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 401 over Basic Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 401
CrossesBasic Creek
LocationIn Hamlet of Westerlo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.5108, -74.04552
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2021)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$593,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 401 over Basic Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 401 over Basic 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 401 over Basic Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 401 over Basic Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 401 over Basic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.