US Bridges

RTE 378 over Delaware & Hudson

Fair

Albany County, New York · .1 MI E JCT SH377 & SH378 · Structure no. 000000001047029

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,834
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 378 over Delaware & Hudson is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 378 over Delaware & Hudson in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 10,834 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,161 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 378
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location.1 MI E JCT SH377 & SH378
RouteState Highway 378
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69721, -73.72592
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,834 (2018)
Projected traffic13,161 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 378 over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 378 over Delaware & Hudson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 378 over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 10,834 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 378 over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 378 over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.