RTE 144 over CSX Transportation
PoorAlbany County, New York · .5 MI SE JCT SH144 & 910A · Structure no. 000000001038130
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,753
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 144 over CSX Transportation is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 144 over CSX Transportation in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,753 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,773 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 144 over CSX Transportation built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is RTE 144 over CSX Transportation in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 144 over CSX Transportation carry?
About 4,753 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 144 over CSX Transportation?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 144 over CSX Transportation?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.