US Bridges

RTE 43 over Wynantskill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 43 & 150 · Structure no. 000000001025340

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,582
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 43 over Wynantskill is a concrete frame carrying RTE 43 over Wynantskill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,582 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,069 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 43
CrossesWynantskill
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 43 & 150
RouteState Highway 43
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64533, -73.60496
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,582 (2020)
Projected traffic14,069 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 43 over Wynantskill built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 43 over Wynantskill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 43 over Wynantskill carry?

About 11,582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 43 over Wynantskill?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 43 over Wynantskill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.