US Bridges

RTE 915 over Farmers Inn Road

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 1 M W Vt Border on Ben Bp · Structure no. 000000001077320

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,955
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 915 over Farmers Inn Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 915 over Farmers Inn Road in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,955 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,912 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 915
CrossesFarmers Inn Road
Location1 M W Vt Border on Ben Bp
RouteState Highway 915
Coordinates42.88356, -73.28389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,955 (2019)
Projected traffic8,912 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 915 over Farmers Inn Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 915 over Farmers Inn Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 915 over Farmers Inn Road carry?

About 7,955 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 915 over Farmers Inn Road?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 915 over Farmers Inn Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.