US Bridges

RTE 890 over 90IX 90IX

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI NW Exit 25 of I90 · Structure no. 000000005513650

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,409
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 890 over 90IX 90IX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 890 over 90IX 90IX in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 16,409 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,003 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 890
Crosses90IX 90IX
Location0.2 MI NW Exit 25 of I90
RouteInterstate 890
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75392, -73.93363
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,409 (2018)
Projected traffic26,003 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 890 over 90IX 90IX built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 890 over 90IX 90IX 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 890 over 90IX 90IX carry?

About 16,409 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 890 over 90IX 90IX?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 890 over 90IX 90IX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.