US Bridges

Ramp 90EB to 9SB over CSX Transportation / Amt

Fair

Albany County, New York · SW Ramp Within I90/RT 9 I · Structure no. 00000000109254A

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
600 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 90EB to 9SB over CSX Transportation / Amt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 90EB to 9SB over CSX Transportation / Amt in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,348 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp 90EB to 9SB
CrossesCSX Transportation / Amt
LocationSW Ramp Within I90/RT 9 I
RouteU.S. Route 0
Coordinates42.66801, -73.75235
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2020)
Projected traffic5,348 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$10.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 90EB to 9SB over CSX Transportation / Amt built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ramp 90EB to 9SB over CSX Transportation / Amt 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp 90EB to 9SB over CSX Transportation / Amt carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 90EB to 9SB over CSX Transportation / Amt?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 90EB to 9SB over CSX Transportation / Amt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.