US Bridges

RTE I90 over Unfinished Road

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.9 MI N Exit 10 of I90 · Structure no. 000000001092671

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,810
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Unfinished Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Unfinished Road 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 27,810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 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
CrossesUnfinished Road
Location1.9 MI N Exit 10 of I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58846, -73.67661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,810 (2006)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Unfinished Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Unfinished Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Unfinished Road carry?

About 27,810 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Unfinished Road?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Unfinished Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.