US Bridges

RTE I90 over Central Ave

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT I90 & RTE 5 · Structure no. 000000001034519

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,708
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Central Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Central Ave in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 5 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 82,708 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,067 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCentral Ave
LocationJCT I90 & RTE 5
RouteInterstate 90
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68727, -73.79829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,708 (2020)
Projected traffic131,067 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Central Ave built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE I90 over Central Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Central Ave carry?

About 82,708 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Central Ave?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.