US Bridges

RTE 9 over 90I 90I11013010 I90-EB

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT RTE 9 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001092509

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
447 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,693
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over 90I 90I11013010 I90-EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over 90I 90I11013010 I90-EB in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 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 5 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 3,693 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,279 by 2041. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
Crosses90I 90I11013010 I90-EB
LocationJCT RTE 9 & I90
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66961, -73.74897
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,693 (2011)
Projected traffic4,279 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$12.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over 90I 90I11013010 I90-EB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 9 over 90I 90I11013010 I90-EB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over 90I 90I11013010 I90-EB carry?

About 3,693 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over 90I 90I11013010 I90-EB?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over 90I 90I11013010 I90-EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.