US Bridges

Washington Avenue over Access Road B

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI NW JCT 85 & 910D · Structure no. 000000001093140

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,683
2017 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over Access Road B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over Access Road B in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesAccess Road B
Location0.2 MI NW JCT 85 & 910D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68005, -73.8036
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over Access Road B built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Avenue over Access Road B 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 Access Road B carry?

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

How long is Washington Avenue over Access Road B?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over Access Road B?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.