RTE 159 over CSX Transportation
GoodSchenectady County, New York · .8 MI NW JCT SH7 & SH159 · Structure no. 000000001038780
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,753
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 159 over CSX Transportation is a concrete other carrying RTE 159 over CSX Transportation in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,753 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 159 over CSX Transportation built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 159 over CSX Transportation 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 159 over CSX Transportation carry?
About 4,753 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 159 over CSX Transportation?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 159 over CSX Transportation?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.