US Bridges

RTE 66 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Columbia County, New York · JCT S.H.66 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001029050

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 66 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 66 over 90IX RTE I90 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1958, 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 66
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT S.H.66 & I90
RouteState Highway 66
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46192, -73.59144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2021)
Projected traffic373 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 66 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is RTE 66 over 90IX RTE I90 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 66 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 66 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 66 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.