US Bridges

RTE 158 over Watervliet Resvor

Good

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 20 & 582 · Structure no. 000000001038690

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 158 over Watervliet Resvor is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 158 over Watervliet Resvor in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 158
CrossesWatervliet Resvor
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 20 & 582
RouteState Highway 158
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73194, -73.98706
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2021)
Projected traffic5,840 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 158 over Watervliet Resvor built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 158 over Watervliet Resvor 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 158 over Watervliet Resvor carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 158 over Watervliet Resvor?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 158 over Watervliet Resvor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.