US Bridges

RTE 150 over Brookview Sta RD AMTRAK

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.9 MI W JCT I90 & SH 150 · Structure no. 000000001038540

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,382
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 150 over Brookview Sta RD AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 150 over Brookview Sta RD AMTRAK in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 126 years old, older 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 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,947 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 150
CrossesBrookview Sta RD AMTRAK
Location2.9 MI W JCT I90 & SH 150
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates42.54117, -73.71992
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,382 (2019)
Projected traffic2,947 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 150 over Brookview Sta RD AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 150 over Brookview Sta RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 150 over Brookview Sta RD AMTRAK carry?

About 2,382 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 150 over Brookview Sta RD AMTRAK?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 150 over Brookview Sta RD AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.