Oak Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Sweet
PoorSchenectady County, New York · City of Schenectady · Structure no. 000000002203100
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 390 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,709
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Oak Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Sweet is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Oak Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Sweet in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,709 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,351 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oak Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Sweet built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Oak Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Sweet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Oak Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Sweet carry?
About 2,709 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Oak Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Sweet?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Sweet?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.