US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 203

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT Rts 203 & 90 · Structure no. 000000005040252

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,451
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 203 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 203 in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1957, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,451 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,638 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 203
LocationJCT Rts 203 & 90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48026, -73.62538
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,451 (2020)
Projected traffic13,638 by 2041
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 203 built?

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

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 203 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 203 carry?

About 11,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 203?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 203?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.