SUNNYSIDE ROAD
Carrying SUNNYSIDE ROAD over AMTRAK
0.57 MI East of N. Ballst, Schenectady, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SUNNYSIDE ROAD
The SUNNYSIDE ROAD bridge in Schenectady, New York carries SUNNYSIDE ROAD over AMTRAK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 113.1 meters (371 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,781 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 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. 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.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SUNNYSIDE ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1976
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 113.1 m (371 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- Railroad
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,781 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002257170
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
SUNNYSIDE ROAD 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 SUNNYSIDE ROAD 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 SUNNYSIDE ROAD?
SUNNYSIDE ROAD in Schenectady, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SUNNYSIDE ROAD inspected?
SUNNYSIDE ROAD'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 4,781 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUNNYSIDE ROAD 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 SUNNYSIDE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SUNNYSIDE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining SUNNYSIDE ROAD?
SUNNYSIDE ROAD is owned and maintained by Railroad.
How old is SUNNYSIDE ROAD and does age affect safety?
SUNNYSIDE ROAD 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.
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