US Bridges

RTE I890 over Schenectady Water Lines

Poor

Schenectady County, New York · 4MI W JCT I90 &I890 · Structure no. 000000001093139

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,282
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I890 over Schenectady Water Lines is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I890 over Schenectady Water Lines in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1974, 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 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 16,282 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,802 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 132 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I890
CrossesSchenectady Water Lines
Location4MI W JCT I90 &I890
RouteInterstate 890
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81563, -73.9849
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,282 (2019)
Projected traffic25,802 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I890 over Schenectady Water Lines built?

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

What condition is RTE I890 over Schenectady Water Lines 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I890 over Schenectady Water Lines carry?

About 16,282 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I890 over Schenectady Water Lines?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I890 over Schenectady Water Lines?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.