RTE 5s over Plotter Kill

Fair Condition87 years old4,190 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountySchenectady
Location.5 Mi NW Of I90 Exit 26
CarriesRTE 5s
CrossesPlotter Kill
Coordinates42.84605, -74.01269

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Max Span55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Deck Width33.8 ft (10.3 m)
Deck Area176.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,190 (2020)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001003010

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