US Bridges

Albany-Shaker RD over US 9 Ramp I-90 EB to Rt

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI SE Northern Blvd a · Structure no. 000000001092520

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,778
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany-Shaker RD over US 9 Ramp I-90 EB to Rt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albany-Shaker RD over US 9 Ramp I-90 EB to Rt in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 5,778 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,805 by 2041. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbany-Shaker RD
CrossesUS 9 Ramp I-90 EB to Rt
Location0.2 MI SE Northern Blvd a
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67201, -73.74719
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,778 (2019)
Projected traffic5,805 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$10.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany-Shaker RD over US 9 Ramp I-90 EB to Rt built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Albany-Shaker RD over US 9 Ramp I-90 EB to Rt 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Albany-Shaker RD over US 9 Ramp I-90 EB to Rt carry?

About 5,778 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Albany-Shaker RD over US 9 Ramp I-90 EB to Rt?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Albany-Shaker RD over US 9 Ramp I-90 EB to Rt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.