US Bridges

RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu

Good

Albany County, New York · 0.3 MI NW JCT I90 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001092452

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,740
2021 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 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 years old, older 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 46,740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,068 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesErie Blvd Delaware & Hu
Location0.3 MI NW JCT I90 & I787
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.66918, -73.73633
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,740 (2021)
Projected traffic74,068 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 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 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 October 2024.

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

About 46,740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Erie Blvd Delaware & Hu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.