US Bridges

Bunker Hill Road over RTE I90

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 1.9MI E INTER.B1 on 90I · Structure no. 000000005513440

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bunker Hill Road over RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunker Hill 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 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 888 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2039. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBunker Hill Road
CrossesRTE I90
Location1.9MI E INTER.B1 on 90I
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48274, -73.63386
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2019)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bunker Hill Road over RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Bunker Hill Road over RTE I90 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 Bunker Hill Road over RTE I90 carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bunker Hill Road over RTE I90?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bunker Hill Road over RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.