US Bridges

Indian Opening RD over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT I90&INT 34 · Structure no. 000000005512780

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Indian Opening RD over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Opening RD over 90IX RTE I90 in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Opening RD
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.5 MI W JCT I90&INT 34
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09123, -75.77662
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2021)
Projected traffic550 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Opening RD over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Opening RD 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 July 2024.

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

About 393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Indian Opening RD over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Opening RD over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.