US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 80

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · JCT RTE I-90 & Route 80 · Structure no. 000000005030969

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,908
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 80 in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 6 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 20,908 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,090 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 80
LocationJCT RTE I-90 & Route 80
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93305, -74.61917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 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 closed17.4 mi (28 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 80 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 80 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 80 carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 80?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 80?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.