US Bridges

RTE 4 over 90I 90I14022024 RTE I90

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT of Rts I90 & 4 · Structure no. 000000001092630

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 4 over 90I 90I14022024 RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 4 over 90I 90I14022024 RTE I90 in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1968, 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 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 22,247 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,351 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 4
Crosses90I 90I14022024 RTE I90
LocationJCT of Rts I90 & 4
RouteU.S. Route 4
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62739, -73.70047
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 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 length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,247 (2020)
Projected traffic22,351 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 4 over 90I 90I14022024 RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is RTE 4 over 90I 90I14022024 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 4 over 90I 90I14022024 RTE I90 carry?

About 22,247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 4 over 90I 90I14022024 RTE I90?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 4 over 90I 90I14022024 RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.