US Bridges

RTE 396 over CSX Transprtation

Fair

Albany County, New York · .7MI SW JCT US9W · Structure no. 000000001047490

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,294
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 396 over CSX Transprtation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 396 over CSX Transprtation in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,294 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,393 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 396
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location.7MI SW JCT US9W
RouteState Highway 396
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54252, -73.81694
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,294 (2020)
Projected traffic2,393 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 396 over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 396 over CSX Transprtation 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 396 over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 2,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 396 over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 396 over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.