US Bridges

New Baltimore RD over CSX Transprtation

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.5 MI W New Baltimore · Structure no. 000000003201330

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

New Baltimore RD over CSX Transprtation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Baltimore RD over CSX Transprtation in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2037. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Baltimore RD
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location1.5 MI W New Baltimore
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44752, -73.81406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2017)
Projected traffic938 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Baltimore RD over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Baltimore RD over CSX Transprtation 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does New Baltimore RD over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Baltimore RD over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns New Baltimore RD over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.