US Bridges

Shaker Museum RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.8 MI S of Malden Bridge · Structure no. 000000005515230

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Shaker Museum RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaker Museum RD 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesShaker Museum RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location0.8 MI S of Malden Bridge
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45865, -73.58268
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2020)
Projected traffic255 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaker Museum RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Shaker Museum RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Shaker Museum RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shaker Museum RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shaker Museum RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.