US Bridges

RTE I90 over Valatie Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.4 MI NW Int Rts 90I<203 · Structure no. 000000005513451

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,451
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Valatie Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Valatie Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 11,451 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,638 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesValatie Kill
Location0.4 MI NW Int Rts 90I<203
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48212, -73.63087
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Valatie Kill built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I90 over Valatie Kill 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Valatie Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Valatie Kill?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Valatie Kill?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.