US Bridges

Old Albany Post Ro over Clove Creek

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 3.0MI SE of Beacon · Structure no. 000000003223900

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Albany Post Ro over Clove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Albany Post Ro over Clove Creek in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Albany Post Ro
CrossesClove Creek
Location3.0MI SE of Beacon
Coordinates41.48838, -73.90759
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2021)
Projected traffic153 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$770,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Albany Post Ro over Clove Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Albany Post Ro over Clove 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Albany Post Ro over Clove Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Albany Post Ro over Clove Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Albany Post Ro over Clove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.