Crane Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK
PoorPosted for loadSchenectady County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT RT5 & RT7 · Structure no. 000000002203110
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,964
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Crane Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crane Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,964 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,030 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 39 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crane Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crane Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 Crane Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?
About 4,964 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Crane Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Crane Street over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.