US Bridges

RTE I90 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT I90 & Hudson River · Structure no. 000000001092839

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,797 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
72,262
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike is a steel truss - deck carrying RTE I90 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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 72,262 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,513 by 2041. The structure is 1,797 ft (547.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesMohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike
LocationJCT I90 & Hudson River
RouteInterstate 90
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66438, -73.72809
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,797 ft (547.7 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,262 (2019)
Projected traffic114,513 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$169.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE I90 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike carry?

About 72,262 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike?

The structure is 1,797 ft (547.7 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.