US Bridges

Altamont Avenue over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · City of Schenectady · Structure no. 000000002203120

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,284
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Altamont Avenue over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Altamont Avenue over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 18,284 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,369 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAltamont Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
LocationCity of Schenectady
RouteCity Street 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78816, -73.93987
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,284 (2021)
Projected traffic18,369 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Altamont Avenue over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Altamont Avenue over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Altamont Avenue over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 18,284 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Altamont Avenue over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Altamont Avenue over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.