US Bridges

RTE 146 over 890I 890I 1601 2018 RTE

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · JCT Rtes 146 & I890 · Structure no. 000000001038340

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 146 over 890I 890I 1601 2018 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 146 over 890I 890I 1601 2018 RTE in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 6 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 7,695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,731 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 146
Crosses890I 890I 1601 2018 RTE
LocationJCT Rtes 146 & I890
RouteState Highway 146
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79601, -73.92856
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,695 (2021)
Projected traffic7,731 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 146 over 890I 890I 1601 2018 RTE built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 146 over 890I 890I 1601 2018 RTE 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 146 over 890I 890I 1601 2018 RTE carry?

About 7,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 146 over 890I 890I 1601 2018 RTE?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 146 over 890I 890I 1601 2018 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.