FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 396

Carrying RTE 396 over 87IX, RTE I87

JCT RTE 396 & I87, Albany, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: RTE 396

The RTE 396 bridge in Albany, New York carries RTE 396 over 87IX, RTE I87. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 396 compares

377
Bridges in Albany · 15 in Poor condition

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Steel
Structure Number
000000001047510

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 396 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 396 against other structures in Albany 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 396?

RTE 396 in Albany, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 396 inspected?

RTE 396's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 396 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 396?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for RTE 396.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 396?

Ownership is not specified for RTE 396 in the NBI.

How old is RTE 396 and does age affect safety?

RTE 396 was built in 1954, making it 72 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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