US Bridges

RTE 5 over AMTRAK

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rts 5 & 103 · Structure no. 000000001002579

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,333
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over AMTRAK in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 73 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 12,333 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,982 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.2 MI N JCT Rts 5 & 103
RouteState Highway 5
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88215, -74.04222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,333 (2014)
Projected traffic14,982 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 5 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over AMTRAK carry?

About 12,333 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.