RTE I890 over Big Circle
PoorSchenectady County, New York · 2.0 MI NW JCT I890 & 146 · Structure no. 000000001049949
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,115
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I890 over Big Circle is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I890 over Big Circle 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,706 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I890 over Big Circle built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I890 over Big Circle in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I890 over Big Circle carry?
About 18,115 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE I890 over Big Circle?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I890 over Big Circle?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.