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RTE 144 over CSX Trans/Cp Rail

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.3 MI S JCT Rts 144 &396 · Structure no. 000000001038100

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,798
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 144 over CSX Trans/Cp Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 144 over CSX Trans/Cp Rail in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,798 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,005 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 144
CrossesCSX Trans/Cp Rail
Location1.3 MI S JCT Rts 144 &396
RouteState Highway 144
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51247, -73.78666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,798 (2016)
Projected traffic5,005 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 144 over CSX Trans/Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 144 over CSX Trans/Cp Rail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 144 over CSX Trans/Cp Rail carry?

About 4,798 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 144 over CSX Trans/Cp Rail?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 144 over CSX Trans/Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.