US Bridges

RTE I90 over County Road 32

Poor

Columbia County, New York · 1.7 MI W of Malden Bridge · Structure no. 000000005515211

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,236
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over County Road 32 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over County Road 32 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,236 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCounty Road 32
Location1.7 MI W of Malden Bridge
RouteInterstate 90
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47519, -73.61569
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,236 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over County Road 32 built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over County Road 32 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over County Road 32 carry?

About 12,236 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over County Road 32?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over County Road 32?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.