US Bridges

RTE 67 over Boston & Maine Railroad

Good

Saratoga County, New York · City of Mechanicville · Structure no. 000000001071940

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,650
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 67 over Boston & Maine Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 67 over Boston & Maine Railroad in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,863 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 67
CrossesBoston & Maine Railroad
LocationCity of Mechanicville
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates42.90922, -73.68715
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2018)
Projected traffic6,863 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 67 over Boston & Maine Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 67 over Boston & Maine Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 67 over Boston & Maine Railroad carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 67 over Boston & Maine Railroad?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 67 over Boston & Maine Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.