US Bridges

RTE 159 over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Schenectady County, New York · JCT RTE 159 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001038760

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,181
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 159 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 159 over 90IX RTE I90 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 3,181 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,864 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 159
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT RTE 159 & I90
RouteState Highway 159
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79638, -74.01703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,181 (2020)
Projected traffic3,864 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 159 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 159 over 90IX RTE I90 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 159 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 3,181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 159 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 159 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.