US Bridges

RTE I90 over Van Wie Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Randall · Structure no. 000000005515900

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,726
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Van Wie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Van Wie Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 20,726 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,053 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesVan Wie Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Randall
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.9267, -74.4238
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,726 (2020)
Projected traffic23,053 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Van Wie Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE I90 over Van Wie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Van Wie Creek carry?

About 20,726 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Van Wie Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Van Wie Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.