US Bridges

RTE I90 over Kraft Road

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.7 MI N JCT Rts I90 & 9 · Structure no. 000000001092721

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,406
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Kraft Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Kraft Road in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 16,406 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 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
CrossesKraft Road
Location0.7 MI N JCT Rts I90 & 9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.56878, -73.67865
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.
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 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,406 (2005)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
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 Kraft Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE I90 over Kraft 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 Kraft Road carry?

About 16,406 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Kraft Road?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Kraft Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.