US Bridges

Hartigan Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Good

Columbia County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of East Chatham · Structure no. 000000002222140

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Hartigan Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartigan Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHartigan Road
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location2.3 MI SW of East Chatham
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39083, -73.55973
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2020)
Projected traffic556 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartigan Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartigan Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hartigan Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hartigan Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hartigan Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

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