US Bridges

RTE I90 over Auries Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 1 MI SW of Fort Hunter · Structure no. 000000005515870

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,178
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Auries Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Auries Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 21,178 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,556 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesAuries Creek
Location1 MI SW of Fort Hunter
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93212, -74.31564
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,178 (2020)
Projected traffic23,556 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Auries Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Auries 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Auries Creek carry?

About 21,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Auries Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Auries Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.