US Bridges

Michigan Avenue over 890I890I16012016-WB RTE

Good

Schenectady County, New York · .2 MI NW JCT SH146 & I890 · Structure no. 000000001049970

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,430
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Avenue over 890I890I16012016-WB RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Avenue over 890I890I16012016-WB RTE in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,616 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMichigan Avenue
Crosses890I890I16012016-WB RTE
Location.2 MI NW JCT SH146 & I890
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.79761, -73.93119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,430 (2017)
Projected traffic16,616 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Avenue over 890I890I16012016-WB RTE built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Michigan Avenue over 890I890I16012016-WB RTE 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Michigan Avenue over 890I890I16012016-WB RTE carry?

About 13,430 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Avenue over 890I890I16012016-WB RTE?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Avenue over 890I890I16012016-WB RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.