US Bridges

RTE 146 over Access Road CSX Transpr

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT SH146 &SH158 · Structure no. 000000001038300

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,427
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 146 over Access Road CSX Transpr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 146 over Access Road CSX Transpr in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 11,427 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,881 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 146
CrossesAccess Road CSX Transpr
Location1.8 MI E JCT SH146 &SH158
RouteState Highway 146
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70273, -73.95789
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,427 (2020)
Projected traffic13,881 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 146 over Access Road CSX Transpr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 146 over Access Road CSX Transpr 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 146 over Access Road CSX Transpr carry?

About 11,427 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 146 over Access Road CSX Transpr?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 146 over Access Road CSX Transpr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.