US Bridges

Rapp Road over 90IX Ramp 90IX/T WB on

Good

Albany County, New York · Rapp Rd. over Twy. · Structure no. 000000001073570

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,544
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Rapp Road over 90IX Ramp 90IX/T WB on is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rapp Road over 90IX Ramp 90IX/T WB on 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 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 3,544 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,384 by 2041. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRapp Road
Crosses90IX Ramp 90IX/T WB on
LocationRapp Rd. over Twy.
Coordinates42.70275, -73.85077
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,544 (2021)
Projected traffic4,384 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rapp Road over 90IX Ramp 90IX/T WB on built?

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

What condition is Rapp Road over 90IX Ramp 90IX/T WB on 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rapp Road over 90IX Ramp 90IX/T WB on carry?

About 3,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rapp Road over 90IX Ramp 90IX/T WB on?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rapp Road over 90IX Ramp 90IX/T WB on?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.