US Bridges

RTE I90 over N Lake ST

Fair

Madison County, New York · 4 MI W Exit 33 of I90 · Structure no. 000000005512859

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,294
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over N Lake ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over N Lake ST in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 31,294 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,056 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesN Lake ST
Location4 MI W Exit 33 of I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11216, -75.65917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,294 (2020)
Projected traffic36,056 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over N Lake ST built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over N Lake ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over N Lake ST carry?

About 31,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over N Lake ST?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over N Lake ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.