US Bridges

RTE 9 over 90I 90I 1402 2074 RTE I

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT Rts 9 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001092730

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,828
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over 90I 90I 1402 2074 RTE I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over 90I 90I 1402 2074 RTE I in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,828 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,925 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
Crosses90I 90I 1402 2074 RTE I
LocationJCT Rts 9 & I90
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55882, -73.6794
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,828 (2020)
Projected traffic20,925 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$15.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over 90I 90I 1402 2074 RTE I built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over 90I 90I 1402 2074 RTE I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over 90I 90I 1402 2074 RTE I carry?

About 20,828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over 90I 90I 1402 2074 RTE I?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over 90I 90I 1402 2074 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.