US Bridges

RTE 914 over Washington Ave

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.4 MI NW JCT 85 & 910D · Structure no. 000000001093152

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,512
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

RTE 914 over Washington Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 914 over Washington Ave in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 1,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 914
CrossesWashington Ave
Location0.4 MI NW JCT 85 & 910D
RouteState Highway 914
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68212, -73.80719
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,512 (2018)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 914 over Washington Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 914 over Washington Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 914 over Washington Ave carry?

About 1,512 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 914 over Washington Ave?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 914 over Washington Ave?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.