US Bridges

Craig Street over 890I 890I 1601 2012 RTE

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 0.65 MI NW JCT 146 & I890 · Structure no. 000000001049960

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,853
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig Street over 890I 890I 1601 2012 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craig Street over 890I 890I 1601 2012 RTE in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,853 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,530 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCraig Street
Crosses890I 890I 1601 2012 RTE
Location0.65 MI NW JCT 146 & I890
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.80039, -73.93947
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,853 (2021)
Projected traffic3,530 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Craig Street over 890I 890I 1601 2012 RTE built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig Street over 890I 890I 1601 2012 RTE 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Craig Street over 890I 890I 1601 2012 RTE carry?

About 2,853 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Craig Street over 890I 890I 1601 2012 RTE?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Craig Street over 890I 890I 1601 2012 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.