US Bridges

RTE 50 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 1 Mile N JCT SH 5 & SH 50 · Structure no. 000000001026300

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,644
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 50 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 50 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,644 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,717 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 50
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location1 Mile N JCT SH 5 & SH 50
RouteState Highway 50
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.83533, -73.95501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,644 (2021)
Projected traffic15,717 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 50 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 50 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 50 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 15,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 50 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 50 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.