US Bridges

RTE 46 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Good

Madison County, New York · North End of Oneida · Structure no. 000000002025660

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,991
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

RTE 46 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 46 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Madison County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,277 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 46
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
LocationNorth End of Oneida
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10574, -75.66131
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,991 (2020)
Projected traffic7,277 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 46 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 46 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 46 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 5,991 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 46 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 46 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

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