US Bridges

County Road 253 over Trib Bozenkill

Good

Albany County, New York · 2.3 Miles NW of Altamont · Structure no. 000000003370070

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 253 over Trib Bozenkill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 253 over Trib Bozenkill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 441 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 253
CrossesTrib Bozenkill
Location2.3 Miles NW of Altamont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71116, -74.06437
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2021)
Projected traffic617 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 253 over Trib Bozenkill built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 253 over Trib Bozenkill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 253 over Trib Bozenkill carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 253 over Trib Bozenkill?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 253 over Trib Bozenkill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.