US Bridges

Ramp 90I to 169 over RTE 5S

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · .3 MI N 90IX Exit 29A · Structure no. 000000005510010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp 90I to 169 over RTE 5S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 90I to 169 over RTE 5S in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 90I to 169
CrossesRTE 5S
Location.3 MI N 90IX Exit 29A
RouteInterstate 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02101, -74.81878
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 90I to 169 over RTE 5S built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 90I to 169 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp 90I to 169 over RTE 5S carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ramp 90I to 169 over RTE 5S?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 90I to 169 over RTE 5S?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.