US Bridges

Henry Johnson Bvd over Henry Johnson Boulevard

Fair

Albany County, New York · Northern Blvd City Albany · Structure no. 000000002200270

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,116
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Johnson Bvd over Henry Johnson Boulevard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Johnson Bvd over Henry Johnson Boulevard in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 45 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 13,116 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,177 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesHenry Johnson Bvd
CrossesHenry Johnson Boulevard
LocationNorthern Blvd City Albany
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65866, -73.76439
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,116 (2019)
Projected traffic13,177 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Johnson Bvd over Henry Johnson Boulevard built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Henry Johnson Bvd over Henry Johnson Boulevard 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Henry Johnson Bvd over Henry Johnson Boulevard carry?

About 13,116 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Henry Johnson Bvd over Henry Johnson Boulevard?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Johnson Bvd over Henry Johnson Boulevard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.