US Bridges

Krueger Road over Coeymans Creek

FairPosted for load

Albany County, New York · 1.5 MI SE S Bethlehem · Structure no. 000000003302920

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krueger Road over Coeymans Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Krueger Road over Coeymans Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKrueger Road
CrossesCoeymans Creek
Location1.5 MI SE S Bethlehem
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51929, -73.82133
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic119 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$708,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Krueger Road over Coeymans Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krueger Road over Coeymans 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 Krueger Road over Coeymans Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Krueger Road over Coeymans Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Krueger Road over Coeymans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.