US Bridges

Northern Blvd over Patroon Creek 90I 90I11

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.3 MI SW JCT Shaker RD · Structure no. 000000001092560

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
704 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,726
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Blvd over Patroon Creek 90I 90I11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern Blvd over Patroon Creek 90I 90I11 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1971, 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 6,726 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,170 by 2041. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorthern Blvd
CrossesPatroon Creek 90I 90I11
Location0.3 MI SW JCT Shaker RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.67059, -73.75394
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length704 ft (214.6 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,726 (2019)
Projected traffic8,170 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northern Blvd over Patroon Creek 90I 90I11 built?

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

What condition is Northern Blvd over Patroon Creek 90I 90I11 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Northern Blvd over Patroon Creek 90I 90I11 carry?

About 6,726 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northern Blvd over Patroon Creek 90I 90I11?

The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Northern Blvd over Patroon Creek 90I 90I11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.