US Bridges

RTE I90 over CR 53

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Herkimer County, New York · 7.4 MI E RTE I-90 Int 31 · Structure no. 000000005516072

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,248
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over CR 53 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over CR 53 in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,248 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,807 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesCR 53
Location7.4 MI E RTE I-90 Int 31
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0622, -75.07888
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 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 closed—
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 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 CR 53 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over CR 53 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over CR 53 carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over CR 53?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over CR 53?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.