US Bridges

Carder Lane Road over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 6.2 MI E 90I Exit 31 Ramp · Structure no. 000000005516080

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Carder Lane Road over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carder Lane Road over 90IX RTE I90 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCarder Lane Road
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location6.2 MI E 90I Exit 31 Ramp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07242, -75.09766
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic353 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carder Lane Road over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Carder Lane Road over 90IX RTE I90 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 2023.

How much traffic does Carder Lane Road over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carder Lane Road over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carder Lane Road over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.