US Bridges

RTE I90 over Incinerator Road Canajo

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · JCT I-90 < Canajoharie Ck · Structure no. 000000005515959

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,908
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Incinerator Road Canajo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Incinerator Road Canajo in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 20,908 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,090 by 2041. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesIncinerator Road Canajo
LocationJCT I-90 < Canajoharie Ck
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90813, -74.56911
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,908 (2020)
Projected traffic24,090 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Incinerator Road Canajo built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE I90 over Incinerator Road Canajo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Incinerator Road Canajo carry?

About 20,908 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Incinerator Road Canajo?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Incinerator Road Canajo?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.