US Bridges

Port Access Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.1 MI SE of JCT US20 · Structure no. 000000002267790

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

About this bridge

Port Access Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Access Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 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 1,966 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Access Road
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location0.1 MI SE of JCT US20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62779, -73.74492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Access Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is Port Access Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Port Access Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

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

How long is Port Access Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Port Access Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.