US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 151

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT Rts I90 & 151 · Structure no. 000000001092642

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,538
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 151 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 151 in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1970, 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 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 20,538 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,546 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 151
LocationJCT Rts I90 & 151
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62059, -73.69199
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,538 (2020)
Projected traffic32,546 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 151 built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 151 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 151 carry?

About 20,538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 151?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.