US Bridges

Port Access Road over CSXT Port Spur

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.3 MI SE of JCT US20 · Structure no. 000000002267780

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,966
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Access Road over CSXT Port Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Access Road over CSXT Port Spur in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,966 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Access Road
CrossesCSXT Port Spur
Location0.3 MI SE of JCT US20
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62602, -73.74584
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,966 (2019)
Projected traffic2,432 by 2041
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Access Road over CSXT Port Spur built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Access Road over CSXT Port Spur 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Port Access Road over CSXT Port Spur carry?

About 1,966 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is Port Access Road over CSXT Port Spur?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Port Access Road over CSXT Port Spur?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.