RTE I90 over Sterling Creek
PoorHerkimer County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of E. Schuyler · Structure no. 000000005516091
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,303
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I90 over Sterling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Sterling Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,303 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 56 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I90 over Sterling Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is RTE I90 over Sterling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I90 over Sterling Creek carry?
About 11,303 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE I90 over Sterling Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I90 over Sterling Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.