US Bridges

RTE 147 over Vley Road CSX Trans/Amt

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT Rts 5+ 147 · Structure no. 000000001038400

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,343
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 147 over Vley Road CSX Trans/Amt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 147 over Vley Road CSX Trans/Amt in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,705 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 147
CrossesVley Road CSX Trans/Amt
Location1.5 MI N JCT Rts 5+ 147
RouteState Highway 147
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84723, -73.97814
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,343 (2020)
Projected traffic7,705 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 147 over Vley Road CSX Trans/Amt built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 147 over Vley Road CSX Trans/Amt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 147 over Vley Road CSX Trans/Amt carry?

About 6,343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 147 over Vley Road CSX Trans/Amt?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 147 over Vley Road CSX Trans/Amt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.