US Bridges

RTE I90 over Sand Road

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.6 MI S JCT Rt I90 & 150 · Structure no. 000000001092802

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Sand Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Sand Road in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 10,189 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,146 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesSand Road
Location2.6 MI S JCT Rt I90 & 150
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51258, -73.68936
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,189 (2021)
Projected traffic16,146 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Sand Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE I90 over Sand 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Sand Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Sand Road?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Sand Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.