US Bridges

Lobdell Mill Road over Basic Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of Westerlo · Structure no. 000000003301530

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lobdell Mill Road over Basic Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lobdell Mill Road over Basic Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLobdell Mill Road
CrossesBasic Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of Westerlo
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50058, -74.03132
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$586,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lobdell Mill Road over Basic Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lobdell Mill Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lobdell Mill Road over Basic Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lobdell Mill Road over Basic Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lobdell Mill Road over Basic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.