US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 9

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT 912M EB & U.S.9 · Structure no. 000000005005472

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,110
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 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 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,094 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 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
CrossesRTE 9
LocationJCT 912M EB & U.S.9
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48196, -73.67976
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 length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,110 (2020)
Projected traffic11,094 by 2041
Trucks42%
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 RTE 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 RTE 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 RTE 9 carry?

About 7,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 9?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.