US Bridges

RTE 915 over Parking Lot Access East

Fair

Albany County, New York · In Vil. of Green Island · Structure no. 000000001095910

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
642 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,828
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 915 over Parking Lot Access East is a steel movable - lift carrying RTE 915 over Parking Lot Access East 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 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 11,828 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,368 by 2041. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 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
CrossesParking Lot Access East
LocationIn Vil. of Green Island
RouteCity Street 915
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7351, -73.68891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length642 ft (195.7 m)
Longest span200 ft (60.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,828 (2008)
Projected traffic14,368 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$69.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 915 over Parking Lot Access East built?

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

What condition is RTE 915 over Parking Lot Access East 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 RTE 915 over Parking Lot Access East carry?

About 11,828 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 915 over Parking Lot Access East?

The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 915 over Parking Lot Access East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.