FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CRANE STREET

Carrying CRANE STREET over CSX TRANS/ AMTRAK

1.8 MI W JCT RT5 & RT7, Schenectady, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
3 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CRANE STREET

The CRANE STREET bridge in Schenectady, New York carries CRANE STREET over CSX TRANS/ AMTRAK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.9 meters (144 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,964 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure 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 2.7 metric tons.

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

How CRANE STREET compares

▼ 39.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New York bridges
157
Bridges in Schenectady · 6 in Poor condition
CRANE STREET 2.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
28.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
2.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.9 m (144 ft)
Deck Width
12.0 m (39 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
4,964 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002203110

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CRANE STREET 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 CRANE STREET 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 CRANE STREET?

CRANE STREET in Schenectady, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CRANE STREET inspected?

CRANE STREET'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 4,964 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CRANE STREET 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 CRANE STREET?

CRANE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CRANE STREET?

CRANE STREET is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is CRANE STREET and does age affect safety?

CRANE STREET was built in 1976, making it 50 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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