US Bridges

Canajoharie Interc over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · Nysta WB Exit 29 On/Off · Structure no. 000000005515940

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Canajoharie Interc over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canajoharie Interc over 90IX RTE I90 in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 5 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCanajoharie Interc
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationNysta WB Exit 29 On/Off
RouteInterstate 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90689, -74.56235
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2020)
Projected traffic707 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canajoharie Interc over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Canajoharie Interc 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Canajoharie Interc over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Canajoharie Interc over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Canajoharie Interc over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.