US Bridges

RTE 85 over 90I 90I 1101 1021 RTE I

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT I90 & RTE 85 · Structure no. 000000001034492

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,223
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 85 over 90I 90I 1101 1021 RTE I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 85 over 90I 90I 1101 1021 RTE I in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,223 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,276 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 85
Crosses90I 90I 1101 1021 RTE I
LocationJCT I90 & RTE 85
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates42.6868, -73.80287
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,223 (2018)
Projected traffic8,276 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 85 over 90I 90I 1101 1021 RTE I built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 85 over 90I 90I 1101 1021 RTE I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 85 over 90I 90I 1101 1021 RTE I carry?

About 5,223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 85 over 90I 90I 1101 1021 RTE I?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 85 over 90I 90I 1101 1021 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.