US Bridges

RTE I90 over Terwilleger Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 1.3 MI W of Cranesville · Structure no. 000000005515800

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,565
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Terwilleger Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE I90 over Terwilleger Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 25,565 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,435 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 379 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesTerwilleger Creek
Location1.3 MI W of Cranesville
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.91303, -74.15376
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width379 ft (115.5 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,565 (2020)
Projected traffic28,435 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Terwilleger Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE I90 over Terwilleger Creek 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 Terwilleger Creek carry?

About 25,565 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Terwilleger Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 379 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Terwilleger Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.