RTE 396 over Coeymans Creek
PoorAlbany County, New York · 1.4 MI SW JCT 9W < 396 · Structure no. 000000001047480
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,294
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 396 over Coeymans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 396 over Coeymans Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,294 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,393 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 396 over Coeymans Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 396 over Coeymans Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 396 over Coeymans Creek carry?
About 2,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is RTE 396 over Coeymans Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 396 over Coeymans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.