US Bridges

Bozenkill Road over Delaware & Hudson RR

Good

Albany County, New York · 2.2 MI NW of Altamont · Structure no. 000000003301240

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
441
2021 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Bozenkill Road over Delaware & Hudson RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bozenkill Road over Delaware & Hudson RR in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 441 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBozenkill Road
CrossesDelaware & Hudson RR
Location2.2 MI NW of Altamont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71227, -74.06181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2021)
Projected traffic617 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bozenkill Road over Delaware & Hudson RR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bozenkill Road over Delaware & Hudson RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bozenkill Road over Delaware & Hudson RR carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bozenkill Road over Delaware & Hudson RR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bozenkill Road over Delaware & Hudson RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.