US Bridges

RTE 90 over 90IX EB

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · Exit B1 of Nys Thruway Ov · Structure no. 000000005513460

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 90 over 90IX EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 90 over 90IX EB in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesRTE 90
Crosses90IX EB
LocationExit B1 of Nys Thruway Ov
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.48171, -73.67035
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over 90IX EB built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over 90IX EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over 90IX EB carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 90 over 90IX EB?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 90 over 90IX EB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.