RTE 43 over Black River
GoodRensselaer County, New York · RTE 43 at Stephentown Ctr · Structure no. 000000001025390
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,319
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 43 over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 43 over Black River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,419 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 43 over Black River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 43 over Black River 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 43 over Black River carry?
About 2,319 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 43 over Black River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 43 over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.