US Bridges

RTE 20 over To So Mall Exp WB Green

Fair

Albany County, New York · Int. of Pearl & Market ST · Structure no. 00000000109298A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
689 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,492
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over To So Mall Exp WB Green is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over To So Mall Exp WB Green 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 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 8,492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,840 by 2041. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 20
CrossesTo So Mall Exp WB Green
LocationInt. of Pearl & Market ST
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates42.64548, -73.75221
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length689 ft (210 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,492 (2014)
Projected traffic9,840 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over To So Mall Exp WB Green built?

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

What condition is RTE 20 over To So Mall Exp WB Green 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over To So Mall Exp WB Green carry?

About 8,492 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over To So Mall Exp WB Green?

The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over To So Mall Exp WB Green?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.