US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 5S

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 0.3MI E Int 29A RTE 90I · Structure no. 000000005002781

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,978
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 5S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 5S 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 10,978 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,369 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 5S
Location0.3MI E Int 29A RTE 90I
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01681, -74.81088
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,978 (2015)
Projected traffic15,369 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 5S built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 5S 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 August 2024.

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

About 10,978 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 5S?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 5S?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.