US Bridges

Washington Avenue over 85 85 11012016 RTE 85

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.7 MI N JCT Rts 20 & 85 · Structure no. 000000001060360

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,683
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over 85 85 11012016 RTE 85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over 85 85 11012016 RTE 85 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 18,683 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,770 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Avenue
Crosses85 85 11012016 RTE 85
Location0.7 MI N JCT Rts 20 & 85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67904, -73.80186
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,683 (2017)
Projected traffic18,770 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over 85 85 11012016 RTE 85 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Washington Avenue over 85 85 11012016 RTE 85 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Avenue over 85 85 11012016 RTE 85 carry?

About 18,683 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over 85 85 11012016 RTE 85?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over 85 85 11012016 RTE 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.