US Bridges

RTE I90 over Hudson River Bank

Good

Albany County, New York · JCT I90 & Hudson River · Structure no. 00000000109283A

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Hudson River Bank is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I90 over Hudson River Bank in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesHudson River Bank
LocationJCT I90 & Hudson River
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.6661, -73.73057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Hudson River Bank built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE I90 over Hudson River Bank in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Hudson River Bank carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I90 over Hudson River Bank?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Hudson River Bank?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.