US Bridges

RTE 146 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.6 MI SW JCT Rts 7 & 146 · Structure no. 000000001038320

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,342
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 146 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 146 over 90IX RTE I90 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 12,342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 146
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location0.6 MI SW JCT Rts 7 & 146
RouteState Highway 146
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75864, -73.94319
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,342 (2020)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 146 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 146 over 90IX RTE I90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 146 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 12,342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 146 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 146 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.