US Bridges

RTE 5S over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 2.3 M W JCT NY167 & Ny 5S · Structure no. 000000001002770

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,102
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 5S over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5S over 90IX RTE I90 in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,279 by 2041. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 5S
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location2.3 M W JCT NY167 & Ny 5S
RouteState Highway 5S
Coordinates43.01337, -74.92541
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,102 (2020)
Projected traffic4,279 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5S over 90IX RTE I90 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 April 2024.

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

About 4,102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.