US Bridges

Albany Turnpike over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Columbia County, New York · In East Chatham · Structure no. 000000002222150

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
953
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Albany Turnpike over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel truss - thru carrying Albany Turnpike over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbany Turnpike
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
LocationIn East Chatham
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41125, -73.52593
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2019)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany Turnpike over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albany Turnpike over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Albany Turnpike over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Albany Turnpike over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Turnpike over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

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