US Bridges

Sunnyside Road over AMTRAK

PoorClosed to traffic

Schenectady County, New York · 0.57 MI East of N. Ballst · Structure no. 000000002257170

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,781
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Sunnyside Road over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunnyside Road over 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 4,781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,915 by 2041. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSunnyside Road
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.57 MI East of N. Ballst
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82996, -73.94805
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,781 (2020)
Projected traffic5,915 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnyside Road over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyside Road over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnyside Road over AMTRAK carry?

About 4,781 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside Road over AMTRAK?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside Road over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Railroad.