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RTE I90 over Moordener Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · .1 MI S JCT I90 & SH 150 · Structure no. 000000001092762

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Moordener Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Moordener Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,189 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,146 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesMoordener Kill
Location.1 MI S JCT I90 & SH 150
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54911, -73.68506
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,189 (2021)
Projected traffic16,146 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Moordener Kill built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Moordener Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Moordener Kill carry?

About 10,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Moordener Kill?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Moordener Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.