US Bridges

RTE 158 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.7 MI S JCT SH 7 & SH158 · Structure no. 000000001038700

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,493
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 158 over CSX Transportation is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 158 over CSX Transportation in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,033 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 158
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location1.7 MI S JCT SH 7 & SH158
RouteState Highway 158
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76653, -73.98235
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,493 (2020)
Projected traffic8,033 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 158 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 158 over CSX Transportation 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 158 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 6,493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 158 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 158 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.