US Bridges

Snooks Corners RD over 90IX 90IX

Poor

Montgomery County, New York · 1.3 MI W I-90 Int 27 · Structure no. 000000005515840

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Snooks Corners RD over 90IX 90IX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snooks Corners RD over 90IX 90IX 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2039. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSnooks Corners RD
Crosses90IX 90IX
Location1.3 MI W I-90 Int 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92911, -74.22565
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic308 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Snooks Corners RD over 90IX 90IX built?

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

What condition is Snooks Corners RD over 90IX 90IX 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Snooks Corners RD over 90IX 90IX carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Snooks Corners RD over 90IX 90IX?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Snooks Corners RD over 90IX 90IX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.