US Bridges

RTE 912 over CSX Trans/C P Rwy

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.5 MI S of Selkirk · Structure no. 000000005513350

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,177
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 912 over CSX Trans/C P Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 912 over CSX Trans/C P Rwy in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,177 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 912
CrossesCSX Trans/C P Rwy
Location1.5 MI S of Selkirk
RouteInterstate 912
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51383, -73.78893
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,177 (2018)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 912 over CSX Trans/C P Rwy built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 912 over CSX Trans/C P Rwy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 912 over CSX Trans/C P Rwy carry?

About 2,177 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE 912 over CSX Trans/C P Rwy?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 912 over CSX Trans/C P Rwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.