US Bridges

FR I90WB to I87NB over Six Mile Waterworks Bike

Fair

Albany County, New York · .2 MI N JCT I90 + I87 · Structure no. 000000001073190

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
425 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,927
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR I90WB to I87NB over Six Mile Waterworks Bike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR I90WB to I87NB over Six Mile Waterworks Bike in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 24,927 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,501 by 2041. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFR I90WB to I87NB
CrossesSix Mile Waterworks Bike
Location.2 MI N JCT I90 + I87
RouteInterstate 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69787, -73.83584
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,927 (2020)
Projected traffic39,501 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR I90WB to I87NB over Six Mile Waterworks Bike built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR I90WB to I87NB over Six Mile Waterworks Bike 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 FR I90WB to I87NB over Six Mile Waterworks Bike carry?

About 24,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR I90WB to I87NB over Six Mile Waterworks Bike?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FR I90WB to I87NB over Six Mile Waterworks Bike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.