US Bridges

RTE 890 over 890I 890I 1601 1101 RTE

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · .5 M S of End of I890 · Structure no. 000000001093109

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,556
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 890 over 890I 890I 1601 1101 RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 890 over 890I 890I 1601 1101 RTE in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 2,556 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 890
Crosses890I 890I 1601 1101 RTE
Location.5 M S of End of I890
RouteInterstate 890
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84156, -74.0044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,556 (2017)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 890 over 890I 890I 1601 1101 RTE built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 890 over 890I 890I 1601 1101 RTE 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 890 over 890I 890I 1601 1101 RTE carry?

About 2,556 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 890 over 890I 890I 1601 1101 RTE?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 890 over 890I 890I 1601 1101 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.