US Bridges

RTE 159 over Kellar Ave

Good

Schenectady County, New York · .8 MI NW JCT NY7 & NY159 · Structure no. 000000001038790

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,753
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 159 over Kellar Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 159 over Kellar Ave 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 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 4,753 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 159
CrossesKellar Ave
Location.8 MI NW JCT NY7 & NY159
RouteState Highway 159
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79303, -73.99807
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,753 (2018)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 159 over Kellar Ave built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 159 over Kellar Ave 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 Kellar Ave carry?

About 4,753 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 159 over Kellar Ave?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 159 over Kellar Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.