US Bridges

RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · JCT I90 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000001002380

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,595
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90 in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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 5,595 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,621 by 2041. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT I90 & SH 5
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08483, -75.12264
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,595 (2019)
Projected traffic5,621 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 5 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 5,595 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.