US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 10

Poor

Montgomery County, New York · .5 MI W of I90 Exit 29 · Structure no. 000000005007949

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,908
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 10 in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 20,908 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,090 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 10
Location.5 MI W of I90 Exit 29
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90819, -74.57119
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,908 (2020)
Projected traffic24,090 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 10 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 10 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 10 carry?

About 20,908 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 10?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 10?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.