US Bridges

RTE 32 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Albany County, New York · 2.0 MI SW Jt Rt 32 & 910A · Structure no. 000000001022420

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,366
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32 over CSX Transportation in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,366 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,351 by 2041. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location2.0 MI SW Jt Rt 32 & 910A
RouteState Highway 32
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58044, -73.87206
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,366 (2020)
Projected traffic10,351 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over CSX Transportation 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 8,366 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.