US Bridges

RTE 159 over Delaware & Hudson

Good

Schenectady County, New York · .3 MI S JCT SH 159 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001038770

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,181
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 159 over Delaware & Hudson is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 159 over Delaware & Hudson in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,181 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,864 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 159
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location.3 MI S JCT SH 159 & I90
RouteState Highway 159
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79513, -74.01117
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,181 (2020)
Projected traffic3,864 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 159 over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 159 over Delaware & Hudson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 159 over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 3,181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 159 over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 159 over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.