US Bridges

Thrwy Access Road over RTE 5S

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 0.4 MI S of End of I890 · Structure no. 000000001093080

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,359
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thrwy Access Road over RTE 5S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thrwy Access Road over RTE 5S in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 51 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 2,359 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,738 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesThrwy Access Road
CrossesRTE 5S
Location0.4 MI S of End of I890
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.84279, -74.00622
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,359 (2020)
Projected traffic3,738 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thrwy Access Road over RTE 5S built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Thrwy Access Road over RTE 5S 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Thrwy Access Road over RTE 5S carry?

About 2,359 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Thrwy Access Road over RTE 5S?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Thrwy Access Road over RTE 5S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.