US Bridges

RTE I890 over Big Circle Washington a

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.4 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 50 · Structure no. 000000001049910

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,833
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I890 over Big Circle Washington a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I890 over Big Circle Washington a in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 10,833 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,167 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I890
CrossesBig Circle Washington a
Location1.4 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 50
RouteInterstate 890
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81281, -73.9501
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,833 (2017)
Projected traffic17,167 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I890 over Big Circle Washington a built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I890 over Big Circle Washington a 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I890 over Big Circle Washington a carry?

About 10,833 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I890 over Big Circle Washington a?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I890 over Big Circle Washington a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.