RTE 397 over Bozen Kill
FairAlbany County, New York · 2.3 MI S JCT Rts 20 & 397 · Structure no. 000000001047520
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,005
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 397 over Bozen Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 397 over Bozen Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,005 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,807 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 34 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 397 over Bozen Kill built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 397 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 397 over Bozen Kill carry?
About 2,005 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 397 over Bozen Kill?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 397 over Bozen Kill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.