US Bridges

Old Ravena Road over CSX Transprtation

Good

Albany County, New York · 0.4 M SE of Jnc. Rt 9W · Structure no. 000000003302980

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
426 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ravena Road over CSX Transprtation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ravena Road over CSX Transprtation in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2039. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Ravena Road
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location0.4 M SE of Jnc. Rt 9W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52381, -73.80694
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ravena Road over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ravena Road over CSX Transprtation 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ravena Road over CSX Transprtation carry?

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

How long is Old Ravena Road over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ravena Road over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.