US Bridges

High Bridge Road over I-890 RTE I890

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 0.8 MI SW JCT 7 & I-890 · Structure no. 000000001004220

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,344
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Bridge Road over I-890 RTE I890 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Bridge Road over I-890 RTE I890 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 8,344 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,324 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Bridge Road
CrossesI-890 RTE I890
Location0.8 MI SW JCT 7 & I-890
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77104, -73.92675
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,344 (2018)
Projected traffic10,324 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High Bridge Road over I-890 RTE I890 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Bridge Road over I-890 RTE I890 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does High Bridge Road over I-890 RTE I890 carry?

About 8,344 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is High Bridge Road over I-890 RTE I890?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns High Bridge Road over I-890 RTE I890?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.