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RTE 43 over Tsatsawassa Creek

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Rensselaer County, New York · RTE 43 at Dunham Hollow · Structure no. 000000001025380

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,021
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 43 over Tsatsawassa Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 43 over Tsatsawassa Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,021 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,151 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 43
CrossesTsatsawassa Creek
LocationRTE 43 at Dunham Hollow
RouteState Highway 43
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58556, -73.48529
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,021 (2020)
Projected traffic3,151 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 43 over Tsatsawassa Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 43 over Tsatsawassa Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 43 over Tsatsawassa Creek carry?

About 3,021 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 43 over Tsatsawassa Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 43 over Tsatsawassa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.