US Bridges

RTE 158 over Bozen Kill

Fair

Albany County, New York · .9 MI N JCT SH146 & SH158 · Structure no. 000000001038680

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,712
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 158 over Bozen Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 158 over Bozen Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 86 years old, older 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 4,712 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,830 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 158
CrossesBozen Kill
Location.9 MI N JCT SH146 & SH158
RouteState Highway 158
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72273, -73.99224
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,712 (2016)
Projected traffic5,830 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 158 over Bozen Kill built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 158 over Bozen Kill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 158 over Bozen Kill carry?

About 4,712 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 158 over Bozen Kill?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 158 over Bozen Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.