US Bridges

Goold Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Poor

Columbia County, New York · 2 Miles East of Valatie · Structure no. 000000002222180

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2015 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Goold Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Goold Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGoold Road
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location2 Miles East of Valatie
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42053, -73.63375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2015)
Projected traffic160 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Goold Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goold Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goold Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Goold Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

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