US Bridges

RTE 915 over W Channel Hudson River

Fair

Albany County, New York · In Vil. of Green Island · Structure no. 000000001095890

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,510
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 915 over W Channel Hudson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 915 over W Channel Hudson River in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 14,510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,626 by 2041. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 915
CrossesW Channel Hudson River
LocationIn Vil. of Green Island
RouteCity Street 915
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7366, -73.69257
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,510 (2020)
Projected traffic17,626 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 915 over W Channel Hudson River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 915 over W Channel Hudson River 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 915 over W Channel Hudson River carry?

About 14,510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 915 over W Channel Hudson River?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 915 over W Channel Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.