US Bridges

Clinton Ave Ramp over Water Street

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT Orange ST & I787 SB · Structure no. 00000000109288D

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
567 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
79,759
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Ave Ramp over Water Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinton Ave Ramp over Water Street in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 79,759 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,663 by 2009. The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesClinton Ave Ramp
CrossesWater Street
LocationJCT Orange ST & I787 SB
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.65249, -73.74758
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length567 ft (172.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,759 (1989)
Projected traffic111,663 by 2009
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Ave Ramp over Water Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton Ave Ramp over Water Street 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 Clinton Ave Ramp over Water Street carry?

About 79,759 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Ave Ramp over Water Street?

The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Ave Ramp over Water Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.