US Bridges

Sayre Hill Road over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.7 MI SE of East Chatham · Structure no. 000000005515300

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sayre Hill Road over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sayre Hill Road over 90IX RTE I90 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2037. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSayre Hill Road
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.7 MI SE of East Chatham
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3934, -73.50007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 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 traffic313 (2017)
Projected traffic438 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sayre Hill Road over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sayre Hill Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sayre Hill Road over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sayre Hill Road over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sayre Hill Road over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.