US Bridges

RTE I90 over Vlockie Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · .3 MI S JCT CR 6 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001092780

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,378
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Vlockie Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Vlockie Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20,378 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,293 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesVlockie Kill
Location.3 MI S JCT CR 6 & I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52397, -73.68821
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,378 (2021)
Projected traffic32,293 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Vlockie Kill built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Vlockie 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Vlockie Kill carry?

About 20,378 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Vlockie Kill?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Vlockie Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.