US Bridges

RTE 85 over Berkshire Blvd

Good

Albany County, New York · 0.4 MI S JCT Rts 20 & 85 · Structure no. 000000001060320

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,364
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 85 over Berkshire Blvd is a concrete frame carrying RTE 85 over Berkshire Blvd in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 31,364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,344 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 85
CrossesBerkshire Blvd
Location0.4 MI S JCT Rts 20 & 85
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates42.66761, -73.81287
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,364 (2021)
Projected traffic36,344 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 85 over Berkshire Blvd built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 85 over Berkshire Blvd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 85 over Berkshire Blvd carry?

About 31,364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 85 over Berkshire Blvd?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 85 over Berkshire Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.