US Bridges

RTE I90 over 43 43 14032305 RTE 43

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT Rts 43 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001092612

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,530
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over 43 43 14032305 RTE 43 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over 43 43 14032305 RTE 43 in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 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 32,530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,549 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I90
Crosses43 43 14032305 RTE 43
Location0.4 MI N JCT Rts 43 & I90
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.65003, -73.71383
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,530 (2019)
Projected traffic51,549 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over 43 43 14032305 RTE 43 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE I90 over 43 43 14032305 RTE 43 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over 43 43 14032305 RTE 43 carry?

About 32,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over 43 43 14032305 RTE 43?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over 43 43 14032305 RTE 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.