US Bridges

County Road 402 over Eightmile Creek

Good

Albany County, New York · 3.5 MI E of Smiths Cors · Structure no. 000000003369300

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 402 over Eightmile Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 402 over Eightmile Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 402
CrossesEightmile Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Smiths Cors
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47364, -74.07061
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2021)
Projected traffic122 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$479,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 402 over Eightmile Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 402 over Eightmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 402 over Eightmile Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 402 over Eightmile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 402 over Eightmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.