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RTE 155 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Good

Albany County, New York · .5 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 155 · Structure no. 000000001038660

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,924
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 155 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 155 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,924 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,012 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 155
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location.5 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 155
RouteState Highway 155
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72496, -73.86102
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,924 (2018)
Projected traffic19,012 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 155 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 155 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 155 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 18,924 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 155 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 155 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.