US Bridges

RTE 158 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.2 MI S JCT Rts 7 & 158 · Structure no. 000000001038710

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,493
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 158 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 158 over 90IX RTE I90 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,033 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 158
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.2 MI S JCT Rts 7 & 158
RouteState Highway 158
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77143, -73.9753
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,493 (2020)
Projected traffic8,033 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 158 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 158 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 158 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 6,493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 158 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 158 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.