US Bridges

Elliot Road over 90I 90I 1402 2045 RTE I

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT Rt I90 & 151 · Structure no. 000000001092660

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
988
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot Road over 90I 90I 1402 2045 RTE I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliot Road over 90I 90I 1402 2045 RTE I in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesElliot Road
Crosses90I 90I 1402 2045 RTE I
Location1.5 MI S JCT Rt I90 & 151
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6007, -73.68186
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic988 (2020)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Elliot Road over 90I 90I 1402 2045 RTE I built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliot Road over 90I 90I 1402 2045 RTE I 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 2024.

How much traffic does Elliot Road over 90I 90I 1402 2045 RTE I carry?

About 988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elliot Road over 90I 90I 1402 2045 RTE I?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elliot Road over 90I 90I 1402 2045 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.