US Bridges

RTE I90 over Ny Route 5 RTE 5 West

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 12.3MI East of EXIT31 · Structure no. 000000005002419

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
738 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,495
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Ny Route 5 RTE 5 West is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Ny Route 5 RTE 5 West in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 20,495 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,614 by 2041. The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesNy Route 5 RTE 5 West
Location12.3MI East of EXIT31
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01763, -75.00954
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length738 ft (224.9 m)
Longest span274 ft (83.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,495 (2020)
Projected traffic23,614 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$26.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Ny Route 5 RTE 5 West built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Ny Route 5 RTE 5 West 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Ny Route 5 RTE 5 West carry?

About 20,495 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Ny Route 5 RTE 5 West?

The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long with a longest span of 274 ft (83.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Ny Route 5 RTE 5 West?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.