Princetown Road over Norfolk Southern RR Poe
GoodSchenectady County, New York · 1 Mile N of Schenectady · Structure no. 000000003305070
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,145
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Princetown Road over Norfolk Southern RR Poe is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Princetown Road over Norfolk Southern RR Poe in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,145 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,603 by 2039. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Princetown Road over Norfolk Southern RR Poe built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Princetown Road over Norfolk Southern RR Poe in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Princetown Road over Norfolk Southern RR Poe carry?
About 1,145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Princetown Road over Norfolk Southern RR Poe?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Princetown Road over Norfolk Southern RR Poe?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.