US Bridges

Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012012 RTE 85

Good

Albany County, New York · .2 MI N JCT Rts 20 & 85 · Structure no. 000000001060340

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,689
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012012 RTE 85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012012 RTE 85 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 25 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 2,689 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,266 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCampus Access RD
Crosses85 85 11012012 RTE 85
Location.2 MI N JCT Rts 20 & 85
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67377, -73.80569
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,689 (2018)
Projected traffic3,266 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012012 RTE 85 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012012 RTE 85 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012012 RTE 85 carry?

About 2,689 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012012 RTE 85?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012012 RTE 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.