US Bridges

RTE I90 over Frisbee Creek

Good

Columbia County, New York · 1.6 MI SW of Canaan · Structure no. 000000005515312

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,080
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Frisbee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Frisbee Creek 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 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 9,080 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,917 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesFrisbee Creek
Location1.6 MI SW of Canaan
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.38872, -73.49221
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,080 (2020)
Projected traffic15,917 by 2041
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Frisbee Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Frisbee Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Frisbee Creek carry?

About 9,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Frisbee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Frisbee Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.