US Bridges

RTE 295 over CSX Trans

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT SH 295 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001045130

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,541
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 295 over CSX Trans is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 295 over CSX Trans in Columbia 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 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 2,541 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,822 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 295
CrossesCSX Trans
Location1.2 MI E JCT SH 295 & I90
RouteState Highway 295
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41832, -73.51105
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,541 (2016)
Projected traffic2,822 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 295 over CSX Trans built?

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

What condition is RTE 295 over CSX Trans 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 295 over CSX Trans carry?

About 2,541 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 295 over CSX Trans?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 295 over CSX Trans?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.