US Bridges

RTE I90 over Bame Road

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.8 MI N JCT Rts I90 & 9 · Structure no. 000000001092812

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

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Bame Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Bame Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 12,135 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 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
CrossesBame Road
Location0.8 MI N JCT Rts I90 & 9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49893, -73.68559
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,189 (2021)
Projected traffic12,135 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Bame Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over Bame 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Bame Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Bame Road?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Bame Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.