US Bridges

RTE I90 over Albany Turnpike

Good

Columbia County, New York · 0.4 Miles East of Old Cha · Structure no. 000000005515261

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,236
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Albany Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Albany Turnpike in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,236 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesAlbany Turnpike
Location0.4 Miles East of Old Cha
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.44052, -73.55549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,236 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Albany Turnpike built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Albany Turnpike in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Albany Turnpike carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Albany Turnpike?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Albany Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.