US Bridges

Old Ravena Road over CSX Trans/Rvr Lne

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.25 M NE of Jnc. Rt 9W · Structure no. 000000003302970

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Old Ravena Road over CSX Trans/Rvr Lne is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ravena Road over CSX Trans/Rvr Lne in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2039. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ravena Road
CrossesCSX Trans/Rvr Lne
Location0.25 M NE of Jnc. Rt 9W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50881, -73.81494
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic196 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ravena Road over CSX Trans/Rvr Lne built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ravena Road over CSX Trans/Rvr Lne 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ravena Road over CSX Trans/Rvr Lne carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Ravena Road over CSX Trans/Rvr Lne?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ravena Road over CSX Trans/Rvr Lne?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.