US Bridges

Gordon Road over CSX Transprtation

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.3 M NW of I-890 Rte. 33 · Structure no. 000000003305030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Gordon Road over CSX Transprtation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon Road over CSX Transprtation in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGordon Road
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location1.3 M NW of I-890 Rte. 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81655, -73.99736
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2019)
Projected traffic566 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Road over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Road over CSX Transprtation 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gordon Road over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Road over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Road over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.