US Bridges

RTE I90 over Ped/Bike Path

Poor

Montgomery County, New York · 4.3 MI W I-90 Int 29 · Structure no. 000000005515980

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,908
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Ped/Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Ped/Bike Path in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,908 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,090 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesPed/Bike Path
Location4.3 MI W I-90 Int 29
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.93774, -74.62345
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Ped/Bike Path built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is RTE I90 over Ped/Bike Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Ped/Bike Path carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Ped/Bike Path?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Ped/Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.