US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 5S Old RR (bike/Ped

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 288 · Structure no. 000000005002939

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,178
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 5S Old RR (bike/Ped is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 5S Old RR (bike/Ped in Montgomery 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 21,178 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,556 by 2041. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 5S Old RR (bike/Ped
Location0.6 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 288
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93107, -74.28832
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,178 (2020)
Projected traffic23,556 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 5S Old RR (bike/Ped built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 5S Old RR (bike/Ped 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 5S Old RR (bike/Ped carry?

About 21,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 5S Old RR (bike/Ped?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 5S Old RR (bike/Ped?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.