US Bridges

RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.3 MI NW JCT I90 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001092451

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,394
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 58 years old, older 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 35,394 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesErie Blvd Delaware & Hu
Location0.3 MI NW JCT I90 & I787
RouteInterstate 90
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6693, -73.73626
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,394 (1998)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu carry?

About 35,394 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.