US Bridges

Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · Erie Canal Lock 12 Tribes · Structure no. 000000003310070

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,218
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,218 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,744 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
LocationErie Canal Lock 12 Tribes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94668, -74.28959
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,218 (2018)
Projected traffic2,744 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 2,218 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.