RTE 149 over Halfway Creek
FairWashington County, New York · 5.5 MI NE of Queensbury · Structure no. 000000001038450
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,882
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 149 over Halfway Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 149 over Halfway Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7,882 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,830 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 149 over Halfway Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 149 over Halfway Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 149 over Halfway Creek carry?
About 7,882 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is RTE 149 over Halfway Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 149 over Halfway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.