RTE 43 over Horse Heaven Brk
GoodRensselaer County, New York · RTE 66 at Sand Lake · Structure no. 000000001025370
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,871
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 43 over Horse Heaven Brk is a concrete frame carrying RTE 43 over Horse Heaven Brk in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,871 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Horse Heaven Brk built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 43 over Horse Heaven Brk 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 43 over Horse Heaven Brk carry?
About 2,871 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 43 over Horse Heaven Brk?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 43 over Horse Heaven Brk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.