US Bridges

RTE 20 over 85 85 11012010 RTE 85

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.2 Miles South of I90 & · Structure no. 000000001015980

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,710
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over 85 85 11012010 RTE 85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over 85 85 11012010 RTE 85 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 5 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 19,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,802 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
Crosses85 85 11012010 RTE 85
Location1.2 Miles South of I90 &
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67167, -73.80809
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,710 (2015)
Projected traffic19,802 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over 85 85 11012010 RTE 85 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 20 over 85 85 11012010 RTE 85 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over 85 85 11012010 RTE 85 carry?

About 19,710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over 85 85 11012010 RTE 85?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over 85 85 11012010 RTE 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.