US Bridges

RTE I90 over North Pearl Street

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.6 MI NW JCT I90 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001092471

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,421
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over North Pearl Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over North Pearl Street in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesNorth Pearl Street
Location0.6 MI NW JCT I90 & I787
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.67022, -73.74136
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over North Pearl Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I90 over North Pearl Street 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 North Pearl Street carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over North Pearl Street?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over North Pearl Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.