RTE 155 over Lincoln Ave Cp Railroad
PoorAlbany County, New York · 0.8 MI SW JCT 32 & 155 · Structure no. 000000001038640
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 860 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,044
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 155 over Lincoln Ave Cp Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 155 over Lincoln Ave Cp Railroad in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 7,044 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,557 by 2041. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 155 over Lincoln Ave Cp Railroad built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is RTE 155 over Lincoln Ave Cp Railroad 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 155 over Lincoln Ave Cp Railroad carry?
About 7,044 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 155 over Lincoln Ave Cp Railroad?
The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 155 over Lincoln Ave Cp Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.