US Bridges

Ramp I90WB to 9SB over Vacant Land

Fair

Albany County, New York · RTE 9S & Dry Gully-Quarry · Structure no. 00000000109254D

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,515
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I90WB to 9SB over Vacant Land is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I90WB to 9SB over Vacant Land 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 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 6,515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,324 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp I90WB to 9SB
CrossesVacant Land
LocationRTE 9S & Dry Gully-Quarry
RouteInterstate 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66861, -73.75065
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,515 (2020)
Projected traffic10,324 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I90WB to 9SB over Vacant Land built?

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

What condition is Ramp I90WB to 9SB over Vacant Land 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp I90WB to 9SB over Vacant Land carry?

About 6,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I90WB to 9SB over Vacant Land?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I90WB to 9SB over Vacant Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.