US Bridges

RTE I890 over Schermerhorn Road

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 4.0 MI NW JCT I890 & 146 · Structure no. 000000001093111

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,141
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I890 over Schermerhorn Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I890 over Schermerhorn Road in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,141 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,901 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I890
CrossesSchermerhorn Road
Location4.0 MI NW JCT I890 & 146
RouteInterstate 890
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8211, -73.98926
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,141 (2019)
Projected traffic12,901 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I890 over Schermerhorn Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE I890 over Schermerhorn Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I890 over Schermerhorn Road carry?

About 8,141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I890 over Schermerhorn Road?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I890 over Schermerhorn Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.