US Bridges

Broadway over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Amtra

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.25 Miles North of Alban · Structure no. 000000002202220

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
682 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,018
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Amtra is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Broadway over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Amtra in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 50 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 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 4,018 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,881 by 2041. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK Amtra
Location0.25 Miles North of Alban
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64486, -73.74112
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length682 ft (207.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,018 (2019)
Projected traffic4,881 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Amtra built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Broadway over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Amtra 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 Broadway over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Amtra carry?

About 4,018 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Broadway over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Amtra?

The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Amtra?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.