US Bridges

RTE I90 over Kinderhook Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.7 MI S of Malden Bridge · Structure no. 000000005515221

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,236
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Kinderhook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Kinderhook Creek 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 12,236 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesKinderhook Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Malden Bridge
RouteInterstate 90
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46178, -73.58891
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Kinderhook Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Kinderhook Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Kinderhook Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.