US Bridges

Fort Hunter Road over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 1.0 Mi.Sw of Fort Hunter · Structure no. 000000005515850

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Fort Hunter Road over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Hunter Road over 90IX RTE I90 in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1955, 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2039. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Hunter Road
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.0 Mi.Sw of Fort Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93211, -74.27109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2019)
Projected traffic1,131 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Hunter Road over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Fort Hunter 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 Fort Hunter Road over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fort Hunter Road over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Hunter Road over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.