US Bridges

Bulls Head Road over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 1.5MI SE of Cranesville · Structure no. 000000005515780

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bulls Head Road over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bulls Head Road over 90IX RTE I90 in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBulls Head Road
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.5MI SE of Cranesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90254, -74.12589
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bulls Head Road over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bulls Head Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bulls Head Road over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bulls Head Road over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bulls Head Road over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.