US Bridges

RTE 43 over West Brook

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · In Stephentown · Structure no. 000000001025400

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,319
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 43 over West Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 43 over West Brook 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 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 2,319 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,419 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 43
CrossesWest Brook
LocationIn Stephentown
RouteState Highway 43
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54978, -73.37864
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,319 (2017)
Projected traffic2,419 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 43 over West Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 43 over West Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 43 over West Brook carry?

About 2,319 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 43 over West Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 43 over West Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.