US Bridges

Quay Street over Hudson River Shore

Fair

Albany County, New York · Green- Broadway-Quay Conn · Structure no. 000000001074940

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
834 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
4,645
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quay Street over Hudson River Shore is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quay Street over Hudson River Shore in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,645 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,503 by 2036. The structure is 834 ft (254.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesQuay Street
CrossesHudson River Shore
LocationGreen- Broadway-Quay Conn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.64475, -73.74895
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans26
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length834 ft (254.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,645 (2016)
Projected traffic6,503 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quay Street over Hudson River Shore built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quay Street over Hudson River Shore 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Quay Street over Hudson River Shore carry?

About 4,645 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quay Street over Hudson River Shore?

The structure is 834 ft (254.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Quay Street over Hudson River Shore?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.