US Bridges

Paradise RD over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 6.6 MI E I90 Exit 30 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005516030

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Paradise RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paradise RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2039. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesParadise RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location6.6 MI E I90 Exit 30 Ramp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00999, -74.86332
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2019)
Projected traffic305 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paradise RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Paradise RD over 90IX RTE I90 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Paradise RD over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Paradise RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.