US Bridges

Washington Avenue over 90I 90I14021005 RTE I90

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1 Mile N JCT SH 43 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001092600

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,541
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over 90I 90I14021005 RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over 90I 90I14021005 RTE I90 in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 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 5,541 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,731 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Avenue
Crosses90I 90I14021005 RTE I90
Location1 Mile N JCT SH 43 & I90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65993, -73.72208
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,541 (2020)
Projected traffic6,731 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over 90I 90I14021005 RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Washington Avenue over 90I 90I14021005 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Avenue over 90I 90I14021005 RTE I90 carry?

About 5,541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over 90I 90I14021005 RTE I90?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over 90I 90I14021005 RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.