US Bridges

RTE I90 over Route 9

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT Rts 90 & 9 · Structure no. 000000005005471

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,871
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Route 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Route 9 in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6,871 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRoute 9
LocationJCT Rts 90 & 9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4829, -73.67988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,871 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Route 9 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE I90 over Route 9 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Route 9 carry?

About 6,871 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Route 9?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Route 9?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.