Schenectady County Bridge Report Card
Schenectady County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County has 115 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.8% is at or below the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 61,335 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Schenectady County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 115 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 61,335 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.8% | 15.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.5% of measured traffic | 4.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 944,771 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 61,335 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Schenectady County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE I890 over Big Circle | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,115 | 1966 |
| RTE I890 over Schenectady Water Lines | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,282 | 1974 |
| RTE 146 over Chrisler Avenue Csx Tra | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,319 | 1993 |
| Crane Street over Csx Trans/ Amtrak | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,964 | 1976 |
| Sunnyside Road over Amtrak | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,781 | 1976 |
| RTE I88 over 90ix RTE I90 25a WB Ra | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,053 | 1982 |
| RTE 103 over Erie Canal - Lock 9 Moh | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,741 | 1914 |
| Oak Street over Csx Trans/ Amtrak Sweet | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,709 | 1937 |
| RTE 159 over South Chuctanunda Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 371 | 1959 |
| RTE I90 over Csx Transportation | High traffic | Fair | 42,272 | 1954 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.