Albany County Bridge Report Card
Albany County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Albany County, New York
Albany County has 344 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.5% is at or below the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 225,202 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Albany County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 344 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 225,202 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.5% | 11.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.6% of measured traffic | 3.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.0% | 4.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,851,196 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 225,202 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Albany County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Lane over Potter Hollow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1897 |
| RTE I787 over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75,462 | 1971 |
| RTE I87 over Csx Rr/can Pac Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 42,509 | 1954 |
| RTE 9 over Hudson River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 31,748 | 1969 |
| RTE I787 over Church Street Multi-use | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 26,255 | 1973 |
| RTE 9 over Quay Street S Mall-eb T | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,321 | 1972 |
| Ramp Us20 EB To 91 over Us20 EB To 910f NB RTE | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,354 | 1984 |
| RTE 9w over Csx Trans/c P Rwy | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,317 | 1976 |
| RTE 155 over Lincoln AVE Cp Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,044 | 1961 |
| RTE 144 over Csx Transportation | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,753 | 1930 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.