US Bridges

County Road 403 over Wolf Fly Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.1 MI SW Hmlt S Westerlo · Structure no. 000000003301570

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 403 over Wolf Fly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 403 over Wolf Fly Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 years old, older 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 403
CrossesWolf Fly Creek
Location0.1 MI SW Hmlt S Westerlo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4459, -74.03069
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2021)
Projected traffic986 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$724,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 403 over Wolf Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 403 over Wolf Fly 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 403 over Wolf Fly Creek carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 403 over Wolf Fly Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 403 over Wolf Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.