US Bridges

Summit Avenue over CSX Transportation / Riv

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.3 MI East of Int. 9W & · Structure no. 000000003201410

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Avenue over CSX Transportation / Riv is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Summit Avenue over CSX Transportation / Riv in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Avenue
CrossesCSX Transportation / Riv
Location0.3 MI East of Int. 9W &
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22524, -73.868
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2017)
Projected traffic232 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Avenue over CSX Transportation / Riv built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Avenue over CSX Transportation / Riv 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Summit Avenue over CSX Transportation / Riv carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Summit Avenue over CSX Transportation / Riv?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Avenue over CSX Transportation / Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.