US Bridges

RTE 7 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · JCT RTE 7 + I90 · Structure no. 000000001004170

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,567
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 7 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over 90IX RTE I90 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 11,567 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,621 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT RTE 7 + I90
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78671, -74.01366
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,567 (2020)
Projected traffic11,621 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over 90IX 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 11,567 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.