US Bridges

RTE I90 over Watkins RD

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 8.1 MI E I90 Exit 31 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005516052

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,248
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Watkins RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Watkins RD in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 10,248 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,807 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesWatkins RD
Location8.1 MI E I90 Exit 31 Ramp
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05534, -75.06747
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,248 (2020)
Projected traffic11,807 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Watkins RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Watkins RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Watkins RD carry?

About 10,248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Watkins RD?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Watkins RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.