US Bridges

RTE 155 over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.6 M W I-90 Exit 24 · Structure no. 000000001038650

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,924
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 155 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 155 over 90IX RTE I90 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 18,924 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,012 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 155
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.6 M W I-90 Exit 24
RouteState Highway 155
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71438, -73.86923
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,924 (2018)
Projected traffic19,012 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 155 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 155 over 90IX RTE I90 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 155 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 18,924 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 155 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 155 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.