US Bridges

Woodward Road over RTE I90

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.15MI E INTER.B1 on 90I · Structure no. 000000005513420

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Woodward Road over RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodward Road over RTE I90 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2037. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodward Road
CrossesRTE I90
Location1.15MI E INTER.B1 on 90I
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4833, -73.64726
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2017)
Projected traffic277 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodward Road over RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Woodward Road over RTE I90 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woodward Road over RTE I90 carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Road over RTE I90?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Road over RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.