US Bridges

Albany Turnpike over RTE I90 90IX

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.8 MI SE of Malden Bridg · Structure no. 000000005515240

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
488 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Albany Turnpike over RTE I90 90IX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albany Turnpike over RTE I90 90IX 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2040. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbany Turnpike
CrossesRTE I90 90IX
Location1.8 MI SE of Malden Bridg
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44643, -73.56709
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2020)
Projected traffic755 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany Turnpike over RTE I90 90IX built?

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

What condition is Albany Turnpike over RTE I90 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Albany Turnpike over RTE I90 90IX carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Albany Turnpike over RTE I90 90IX?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Turnpike over RTE I90 90IX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.