US Bridges

Washington Avenue over CAMPUS-I90 Conn.

Fair

Albany County, New York · .7 MI NW JCT SH85 & 910D · Structure no. 000000001093160

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,683
2017 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over CAMPUS-I90 Conn. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over CAMPUS-I90 Conn. in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 18,683 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,770 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesCAMPUS-I90 Conn.
Location.7 MI NW JCT SH85 & 910D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.68466, -73.81158
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,683 (2017)
Projected traffic18,770 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over CAMPUS-I90 Conn. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Avenue over CAMPUS-I90 Conn. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Avenue over CAMPUS-I90 Conn. carry?

About 18,683 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over CAMPUS-I90 Conn.?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over CAMPUS-I90 Conn.?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.