RTE 43 over Wynantskill
GoodRensselaer County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT Rts 43 & 150 · Structure no. 000000001025350
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 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 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 11,582 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,069 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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 42 ft (12.8 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.