US Bridges

RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 3.5 MI SE of Little Falls · Structure no. 000000005516021

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,090
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 11,090 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesDepot RD Nowadaga Creek
Location3.5 MI SE of Little Falls
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00631, -74.77767
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,090 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek carry?

About 11,090 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.