US Bridges

RTE 90 over RTE I90

Fair

Albany County, New York · .2 MI W of Exit 24 Toll · Structure no. 000000001073580

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
321 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77,705
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 90 over RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 90 over RTE I90 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 77,705 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,139 by 2041. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 90
CrossesRTE I90
Location.2 MI W of Exit 24 Toll
RouteInterstate 90
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70504, -73.85374
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,705 (2020)
Projected traffic123,139 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over RTE I90 carry?

About 77,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over RTE I90?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 90 over RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.