US Bridges

RTE 890 over Ramp B to RTE 5S WB (exi

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 0.5 MI N Exit 26 Intrchng · Structure no. 000000001093091

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,989
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 890 over Ramp B to RTE 5S WB (exi is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 890 over Ramp B to RTE 5S WB (exi in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,989 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,416 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 890
CrossesRamp B to RTE 5S WB (exi
Location0.5 MI N Exit 26 Intrchng
RouteState Highway 890
Coordinates42.84531, -74.00647
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,989 (2020)
Projected traffic10,416 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 890 over Ramp B to RTE 5S WB (exi built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 890 over Ramp B to RTE 5S WB (exi 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 890 over Ramp B to RTE 5S WB (exi carry?

About 8,989 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 890 over Ramp B to RTE 5S WB (exi?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 890 over Ramp B to RTE 5S WB (exi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.