US Bridges

Off-Ramp from I-89 over Vacant Lot Norfolk Sout

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 1.6 MI NW JCT SH146& I890 · Structure no. 00000000104992B

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
552 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,511
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Off-Ramp from I-89 over Vacant Lot Norfolk Sout is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Off-Ramp from I-89 over Vacant Lot Norfolk Sout in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,511 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,979 by 2041. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOff-Ramp from I-89
CrossesVacant Lot Norfolk Sout
Location1.6 MI NW JCT SH146& I890
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.80669, -73.94951
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,511 (2018)
Projected traffic3,979 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Off-Ramp from I-89 over Vacant Lot Norfolk Sout built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Off-Ramp from I-89 over Vacant Lot Norfolk Sout 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Off-Ramp from I-89 over Vacant Lot Norfolk Sout carry?

About 2,511 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Off-Ramp from I-89 over Vacant Lot Norfolk Sout?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Off-Ramp from I-89 over Vacant Lot Norfolk Sout?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.