US Bridges

RTE 32 over Delaware & Hudson RR

Fair

Albany County, New York · .9 MI S JCT SH 32 & SH378 · Structure no. 000000001000140

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Delaware & Hudson RR is a concrete frame carrying RTE 32 over Delaware & Hudson RR in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,190 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,949 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesDelaware & Hudson RR
Location.9 MI S JCT SH 32 & SH378
RouteState Highway 32
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68778, -73.72786
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,190 (2020)
Projected traffic9,949 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$16.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Delaware & Hudson RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Delaware & Hudson RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Delaware & Hudson RR carry?

About 8,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Delaware & Hudson RR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Delaware & Hudson RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.