Congress Street over CSX Transportation/Amtra
FairSchenectady County, New York · .25 MI S of Ge Plant · Structure no. 000000002203090
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,652
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Street over CSX Transportation/Amtra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congress Street over CSX Transportation/Amtra in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 72 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 5,652 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,913 by 2037. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Street over CSX Transportation/Amtra built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Congress Street over CSX Transportation/Amtra 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Congress Street over CSX Transportation/Amtra carry?
About 5,652 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Congress Street over CSX Transportation/Amtra?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Street over CSX Transportation/Amtra?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.