US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 144

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.1 MI S JCT Rt 144 & 396 · Structure no. 000000005038119

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,162
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 144 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 144 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 11,162 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,418 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 144
Location1.1 MI S JCT Rt 144 & 396
RouteState Highway 90
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51399, -73.78664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,162 (2008)
Projected traffic17,418 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 144 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 144 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 144 carry?

About 11,162 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 144?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 144?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.