US Bridges

RTE 146 over Chrisler Avenue CSX Tra

Poor

Schenectady County, New York · 1 Mile S JCT SH146 & I890 · Structure no. 000000001038330

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,319
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 146 over Chrisler Avenue CSX Tra is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 146 over Chrisler Avenue CSX Tra in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,319 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,358 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 146
CrossesChrisler Avenue CSX Tra
Location1 Mile S JCT SH146 & I890
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates42.78429, -73.93054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,319 (2020)
Projected traffic8,358 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 146 over Chrisler Avenue CSX Tra built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 146 over Chrisler Avenue CSX Tra in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 146 over Chrisler Avenue CSX Tra carry?

About 8,319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 146 over Chrisler Avenue CSX Tra?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 146 over Chrisler Avenue CSX Tra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.