RTE 159
Carrying RTE 159 over South Chuctanunda Creek
JCT RTES 30 & 159, Schenectady, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 159
The RTE 159 bridge in Schenectady, New York carries RTE 159 over South Chuctanunda Creek. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 371 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 159 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 371 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001038730
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
RTE 159 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RTE 159 against other structures in Schenectady and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 159?
RTE 159 in Schenectady, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 159 inspected?
RTE 159's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 371 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 159 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 159?
RTE 159 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 159?
RTE 159 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RTE 159 and does age affect safety?
RTE 159 was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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