US Bridges

RTE 140 over Albany Co. Rail Trail

Fair

Albany County, New York · .6 MI SE JCT SH85 & SH140 · Structure no. 000000001095909

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,353
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 140 over Albany Co. Rail Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 140 over Albany Co. Rail Trail in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 56 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 17,353 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,080 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 140
CrossesAlbany Co. Rail Trail
Location.6 MI SE JCT SH85 & SH140
RouteState Highway 140
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62729, -73.85416
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,353 (2020)
Projected traffic21,080 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 140 over Albany Co. Rail Trail built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 140 over Albany Co. Rail Trail 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 140 over Albany Co. Rail Trail carry?

About 17,353 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 140 over Albany Co. Rail Trail?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 140 over Albany Co. Rail Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.