US Bridges

RTE 912 over CR3 AMTRAK

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 4 MI SW Castleton · Structure no. 000000005513391

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,110
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 912 over CR3 AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 912 over CR3 AMTRAK in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,094 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 912
CrossesCR3 AMTRAK
Location4 MI SW Castleton
RouteState Highway 912
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48521, -73.69661
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,110 (2020)
Projected traffic11,094 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 912 over CR3 AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 912 over CR3 AMTRAK 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 912 over CR3 AMTRAK carry?

About 7,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is RTE 912 over CR3 AMTRAK?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 912 over CR3 AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.