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'''New York State Route&nbsp;396''' ('''NY&nbsp;396''') is an east–west [[state highway]] in [[Albany County, New York]], [[United States]]. The route is functionally a [[spur route]] as it connects to another signed state highway at only one end. The western terminus of NY&nbsp;396 is at an intersection with County Route&nbsp;103 in Callanans Corners, a small [[hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] situated just south of the [[Bethlehem, New York|Bethlehem]]–[[Coeymans, New York|Coeymans]] town line in the town of Coeymans. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with [[New York State Route 144|NY&nbsp;144]] in Bethlehem east of the hamlet of [[Selkirk, New York|Selkirk]]. West of Callanans Corners, the road continues northwestward to [[New York State Route 443|NY&nbsp;443]] in [[New Scotland, New York|New Scotland]] as '''County Route&nbsp;301'''.
'''New York State Route&nbsp;396''' ('''NY&nbsp;396''') is an east–west [[state highway]] in [[Albany County, New York]], in the United States. The route is functionally a [[spur route]] as it connects to another signed state highway at only one end. The western terminus of NY&nbsp;396 is at an intersection with [[County Route 103 (Albany County, New York)|County Route&nbsp;103]] (CR&nbsp;103) in Callanans Corners, a small [[hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] situated just south of the [[Bethlehem, New York|Bethlehem]]–[[Coeymans, New York|Coeymans]] town line in the town of Coeymans. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with [[New York State Route 144|NY&nbsp;144]] in Bethlehem east of the hamlet of [[Selkirk, New York|Selkirk]]. West of Callanans Corners, the road continues northwestward to [[New York State Route 443|NY&nbsp;443]] in [[New Scotland, New York|New Scotland]] as [[County Route 301 (Albany County, New York)|CR&nbsp;301]].


== Route description ==
==Route description==
[[File:NY 396 eastbound.jpg|left|thumb|NY&nbsp;396 eastbound from the terminus at County Route&nbsp;301 in South Bethlehem]]
[[File:NY 396 eastbound.jpg|left|thumb|NY&nbsp;396 eastbound from the terminus at County Route&nbsp;301 in South Bethlehem]]
NY&nbsp;396 begins at the town line of [[Coeymans, New York]] and [[Bethlehem, New York]]. To the west, the road is County Route 301. The highway also changes names from Cedar Grove Road to Bridge Street. NY&nbsp;396 progresses eastward, intersecting with local roads in the undeveloped lowlands. At the intersection with CR&nbsp;102 (Old Quarry Road), the highway enters [[Spawn Hollow, New York|Spawn Hollow]], a local hamlet. After that intersection, NY&nbsp;396 becomes more developed, entering South Bethlehem, and intersecting with several local roads.<ref name="yahoo396">{{yahoo maps|url=http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=h&lat=42.534153&lon=-73.777536&zoom=16&q1=42.532667%2C-73.884738&w0=42.54647268906162%2C-73.80362033843994&q2=42.529251%2C-73.784145|title=overview map of NY 396|accessdate=June 23, 2009}}</ref>
NY&nbsp;396 begins at an intersection with [[County Route 103 (Albany County, New York)|CR&nbsp;103]] in [[Coeymans, New York|Coeymans]]. To the west, the road is [[County Route 301 (Albany County, New York)|CR&nbsp;301]]. The highway also changes names from Cedar Grove Road to Bridge Street. NY&nbsp;396 progresses eastward, intersecting with local roads in the undeveloped lowlands. At the intersection with [[County Route 102 (Albany County, New York)|CR&nbsp;102]] (Old Quarry Road), the highway enters [[Spawn Hollow, New York|Spawn Hollow]], a local hamlet. After that intersection, NY&nbsp;396 becomes more developed, entering South Bethlehem, and intersecting with several local roads.<ref name="yahoo396">{{yahoo maps|url=http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=h&lat=42.534153&lon=-73.777536&zoom=16&q1=42.532667%2C-73.884738&w0=42.54647268906162%2C-73.80362033843994&q2=42.529251%2C-73.784145|title=overview map of NY 396|accessdate=June 23, 2009}}</ref>


After South Bethlehem, NY&nbsp;396 enters the hamlet of Bethlehem Heights, where the highway curves to the northeast. NY&nbsp;396 passes over the [[Selkirk Subdivision]], a railroad line owned by [[CSX Transportation]], at the eastern edge of the large Selkirk Yard. Past the bridge, the highway turns eastward and into the hamlet of Beckers Corners, where it intersects with [[U.S. Route&nbsp;9W]]. After that intersection, NY&nbsp;396 turns to the southeast once again, leaving its original right-of-way along Maple Avenue at an intersection with Beaverdam Road. The route bends several times in a highly developed region as it enters the community of [[Selkirk, New York|Selkirk]]. NY&nbsp;396 turns eastward and terminates at an intersection with [[New York State Route 144|NY&nbsp;144]] (River Road) east of Selkirk. Not far to the north of the junction, NY&nbsp;144 connects to the [[New York State Thruway]] ([[Interstate&nbsp;87]]) at exit&nbsp;22.<ref name="yahoo396" />
After South Bethlehem, NY&nbsp;396 enters the hamlet of Bethlehem Heights, where the highway curves to the northeast. NY&nbsp;396 passes over the [[Selkirk Subdivision]], a railroad line owned by [[CSX Transportation]], at the eastern edge of the large Selkirk Yard. Past the bridge, the highway turns eastward and into the hamlet of Beckers Corners, where it intersects with [[U.S. Route&nbsp;9W]]. After that intersection, NY&nbsp;396 turns to the southeast once again, leaving its original right-of-way along Maple Avenue at an intersection with Beaverdam Road. The route bends several times in a highly developed region as it enters the community of [[Selkirk, New York|Selkirk]]. NY&nbsp;396 turns eastward and terminates at an intersection with [[New York State Route 144|NY&nbsp;144]] (River Road) east of Selkirk. Not far to the north of the junction, NY&nbsp;144 connects to the [[New York State Thruway]] ([[Interstate&nbsp;87]]) at exit&nbsp;22.<ref name="yahoo396" />
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==References==
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Revision as of 07:46, 7 April 2012

New York State Route 396 marker
New York State Route 396
Route information
Maintained by NYSDOT
Length6.58 mi[1] (10.59 km)
Existed1930[2]–present
Major junctions
West end CR 103 / CR 301 in Coeymans
Major intersections US 9W in Bethlehem
East end NY 144 in Bethlehem
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountiesAlbany
Highway system
← NY 395→ NY 397

New York State Route 396 (NY 396) is an east–west state highway in Albany County, New York, in the United States. The route is functionally a spur route as it connects to another signed state highway at only one end. The western terminus of NY 396 is at an intersection with County Route 103 (CR 103) in Callanans Corners, a small hamlet situated just south of the Bethlehem–Coeymans town line in the town of Coeymans. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with NY 144 in Bethlehem east of the hamlet of Selkirk. West of Callanans Corners, the road continues northwestward to NY 443 in New Scotland as CR 301.

Route description

NY 396 eastbound from the terminus at County Route 301 in South Bethlehem

NY 396 begins at an intersection with CR 103 in Coeymans. To the west, the road is CR 301. The highway also changes names from Cedar Grove Road to Bridge Street. NY 396 progresses eastward, intersecting with local roads in the undeveloped lowlands. At the intersection with CR 102 (Old Quarry Road), the highway enters Spawn Hollow, a local hamlet. After that intersection, NY 396 becomes more developed, entering South Bethlehem, and intersecting with several local roads.[3]

After South Bethlehem, NY 396 enters the hamlet of Bethlehem Heights, where the highway curves to the northeast. NY 396 passes over the Selkirk Subdivision, a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation, at the eastern edge of the large Selkirk Yard. Past the bridge, the highway turns eastward and into the hamlet of Beckers Corners, where it intersects with U.S. Route 9W. After that intersection, NY 396 turns to the southeast once again, leaving its original right-of-way along Maple Avenue at an intersection with Beaverdam Road. The route bends several times in a highly developed region as it enters the community of Selkirk. NY 396 turns eastward and terminates at an intersection with NY 144 (River Road) east of Selkirk. Not far to the north of the junction, NY 144 connects to the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) at exit 22.[3]

History

NY 396 was assigned as part of the 1930 renumbering of state highways in New York and has not been altered since.[2]

Major intersections

The entire route is in Albany County.

Locationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
Coeymans0.000.00 CR 103 (Blodgett Hill Road) / CR 301Eastern terminus of CR 301
Bethlehem4.447.15 US 9W
6.5810.59

 NY 144 to I-87 / New York Thruway
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "2008 Traffic Volume Report for New York State" (PDF). New York State Department of Transportation. June 16, 2009. p. 227. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Road Map of New York (Map). Cartography by General Drafting. Standard Oil Company of New York. 1930.
  3. ^ a b Template:Yahoo maps
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