US Bridges

County Road 404 over Basic Reservoir

Fair

Albany County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Westerlo · Structure no. 000000003301580

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
961
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 404 over Basic Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 404 over Basic Reservoir in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 404
CrossesBasic Reservoir
Location3 Miles SW of Westerlo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48534, -74.0118
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2019)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 404 over Basic Reservoir built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 404 over Basic Reservoir 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 404 over Basic Reservoir carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 404 over Basic Reservoir?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 404 over Basic Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.