US Bridges

RTE 378 over RTE 32

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.9 MI W JCT I787 & 378 · Structure no. 000000001092409

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,697
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 378 over RTE 32 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 378 over RTE 32 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 12,697 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,424 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 378
CrossesRTE 32
Location0.9 MI W JCT I787 & 378
RouteState Highway 378
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69813, -73.71948
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,697 (2018)
Projected traffic15,424 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 378 over RTE 32 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 378 over RTE 32 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 378 over RTE 32 carry?

About 12,697 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 378 over RTE 32?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 378 over RTE 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.