US Bridges

RTE I88 over 90IX RTE I90 25A WB Ra

Poor

Schenectady County, New York · JCT of Rts I-88 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001071819

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,053
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I88 over 90IX RTE I90 25A WB Ra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over 90IX RTE I90 25A WB Ra in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 3,053 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,838 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE I88
Crosses90IX RTE I90 25A WB Ra
LocationJCT of Rts I-88 + I-90
Coordinates42.79043, -74.01608
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,053 (2019)
Projected traffic4,838 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over 90IX RTE I90 25A WB Ra built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over 90IX RTE I90 25A WB Ra 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over 90IX RTE I90 25A WB Ra carry?

About 3,053 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over 90IX RTE I90 25A WB Ra?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over 90IX RTE I90 25A WB Ra?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.