US Bridges

RTE I90 over Otsquago Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · At Village of Fort Plain · Structure no. 000000005515979

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,908
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Otsquago Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Otsquago Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 20,908 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,090 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesOtsquago Creek
LocationAt Village of Fort Plain
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93227, -74.61844
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Otsquago Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Otsquago 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Otsquago Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Otsquago Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Otsquago Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.