US Bridges

RTE I890 over Edison Wye ERIE/890 Was

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.6MI NW Jct. 146 & 890I · Structure no. 000000001049922

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,630 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
23,418
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I890 over Edison Wye ERIE/890 Was is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I890 over Edison Wye ERIE/890 Was in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 23,418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,785 by 2024. The structure is 2,630 ft (801.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE I890
CrossesEdison Wye ERIE/890 Was
Location1.6MI NW Jct. 146 & 890I
RouteInterstate 890
Coordinates42.80503, -73.94821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,630 ft (801.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,418 (2004)
Projected traffic32,785 by 2024
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$50.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I890 over Edison Wye ERIE/890 Was built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I890 over Edison Wye ERIE/890 Was 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I890 over Edison Wye ERIE/890 Was carry?

About 23,418 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I890 over Edison Wye ERIE/890 Was?

The structure is 2,630 ft (801.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I890 over Edison Wye ERIE/890 Was?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.