US Bridges

RTE I90 over North Branch Moordener K

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · .9 MI N JCT I90 & US9 · Structure no. 000000001092719

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,499
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over North Branch Moordener K is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over North Branch Moordener K 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 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 36,499 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,839 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long.

CarriesRTE I90
CrossesNorth Branch Moordener K
Location.9 MI N JCT I90 & US9
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.57123, -73.67907
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,499 (2020)
Projected traffic57,839 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over North Branch Moordener K built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over North Branch Moordener K 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over North Branch Moordener K carry?

About 36,499 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over North Branch Moordener K?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over North Branch Moordener K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.