US Bridges

Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012015 RTE 85

Good

Albany County, New York · .5 MI N JCT SH 20 & SH 85 · Structure no. 000000001060350

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

About this bridge

Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012015 RTE 85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012015 RTE 85 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2000, 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 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 45 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 11012015 RTE 85
Location.5 MI N JCT SH 20 & SH 85
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67761, -73.80223
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,689 (2018)
Projected traffic3,266 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012015 RTE 85 built?

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

What condition is Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012015 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 11012015 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 11012015 RTE 85?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Campus Access RD over 85 85 11012015 RTE 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.