US Bridges

RTE I90 over Broadway

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.5 MI NW JCT I90 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001092461

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,421
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Broadway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Broadway in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1967, 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 54,421 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesBroadway
Location0.5 MI NW JCT I90 & I787
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.67022, -73.73929
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,421 (2000)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Broadway built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Broadway 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Broadway carry?

About 54,421 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Broadway?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.