Livingston Avenue Bridge
Bridge in Albany and Rensselaer, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Livingston Avenue Bridge is a railroad bridge over the Hudson River in New York connecting Albany and Rensselaer. The original structure was built in 1866 by the Hudson River Bridge Company but was replaced in 1901–02. A rotating swing bridge span allows large ships to proceed up the river.
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Livingston Avenue Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 42.65431°N 73.741777°W / 42.65431; -73.741777 (Livingston Avenue Bridge) |
Carries | Amtrak, CSX and CP Rail |
Crosses | Hudson River |
Locale | Albany and Rensselaer, New York |
Other name(s) | North Bridge or Hudson River Bridge |
Owner | CSX Transportation |
Characteristics | |
Design | Pratt through truss with swing span |
Total length | 1,272 feet (388 m) |
Longest span | 259.9 feet (79.2 m) |
No. of spans | 1 truss swing span, 4 truss spans, 4 girder spans |
History | |
Constructed by | New York Central Railroad |
Fabrication by | American Bridge Company |
Construction start | 1901 |
Opened | 1902 |
Location | |
References | |
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The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has identified the bridge as a critical link in its Empire Corridor passenger rail line, and has initiated a study project for bridge rehabilitation or replacement.