US Bridges

RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 3.5 MI SE of Little Falls · Structure no. 000000005516022

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,879
2020 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 9,879 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,988 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesDepot RD Nowadaga Creek
Location3.5 MI SE of Little Falls
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.00612, -74.77792
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,879 (2020)
Projected traffic10,988 by 2041
Trucks32%
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$4.2 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 July 2023.

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

About 9,879 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Depot RD Nowadaga Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 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.