US Bridges

Red Rock Road over 90IX RTE I90

Poor

Columbia County, New York · 2.2 MI S of Canaan · Structure no. 000000005515340

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Red Rock Road over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Rock 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 247 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2039. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Rock Road
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location2.2 MI S of Canaan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38285, -73.46619
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2019)
Projected traffic346 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Rock Road over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Red Rock Road over 90IX RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Red Rock Road over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Red Rock Road over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Red Rock Road over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.