US Bridges

RTE I90 over Fuller Road

Good

Albany County, New York · JCT of I90 & Fuller RD · Structure no. 000000001034479

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,330
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Fuller Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Fuller Road in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,391 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesFuller Road
LocationJCT of I90 & Fuller RD
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.69411, -73.83023
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,330 (2019)
Projected traffic138,391 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Fuller Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE I90 over Fuller Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Fuller Road carry?

About 87,330 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Fuller Road?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Fuller Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.