US Bridges

RTE I890 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 1/4 MI SW JCT SH7 & I890 · Structure no. 000000001004239

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I890 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I890 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,523 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,047 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I890
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location1/4 MI SW JCT SH7 & I890
RouteInterstate 890
Coordinates42.77874, -73.92446
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,523 (2021)
Projected traffic61,047 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I890 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I890 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I890 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 38,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I890 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I890 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.