US Bridges

RTE I890 over Ramp F Struct B

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 2.3 MI NW JCT I890 & 146 · Structure no. 000000001049939

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,115
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I890 over Ramp F Struct B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I890 over Ramp F Struct B in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 18,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,706 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I890
CrossesRamp F Struct B
Location2.3 MI NW JCT I890 & 146
RouteInterstate 890
Coordinates42.8145, -73.96111
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,115 (2019)
Projected traffic28,706 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I890 over Ramp F Struct B built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I890 over Ramp F Struct B 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 Ramp F Struct B carry?

About 18,115 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I890 over Ramp F Struct B?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I890 over Ramp F Struct B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.