US Bridges

Oakwood Cemetery over Ex-Bos & Maine RR

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Rensselaer County, New York · City of Troy · Structure no. 000000002202460

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Cemetery over Ex-Bos & Maine RR is a steel culvert carrying Oakwood Cemetery over Ex-Bos & Maine RR in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood Cemetery
CrossesEx-Bos & Maine RR
LocationCity of Troy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75329, -73.67669
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic140 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$144,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood Cemetery over Ex-Bos & Maine RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood Cemetery over Ex-Bos & Maine RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oakwood Cemetery over Ex-Bos & Maine RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Cemetery over Ex-Bos & Maine RR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Oakwood Cemetery over Ex-Bos & Maine RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.