US Bridges

RTE 67 over Berkshire and Eastern Ra

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.0 M SW of Schaghticoke · Structure no. 000000001303390

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,577
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 67 over Berkshire and Eastern Ra is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 67 over Berkshire and Eastern Ra in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,577 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,814 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 67
CrossesBerkshire and Eastern Ra
Location1.0 M SW of Schaghticoke
RouteState Highway 67
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89205, -73.60594
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,577 (2020)
Projected traffic3,814 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 67 over Berkshire and Eastern Ra built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 67 over Berkshire and Eastern Ra in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 67 over Berkshire and Eastern Ra carry?

About 3,577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 67 over Berkshire and Eastern Ra?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 67 over Berkshire and Eastern Ra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.