US Bridges

Francis Avenue over 890I 890I 16012009 RTE

Good

Schenectady County, New York · City of Schenectady · Structure no. 000000002203080

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
632 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,211
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis Avenue over 890I 890I 16012009 RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francis Avenue over 890I 890I 16012009 RTE in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 44 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 3,211 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,972 by 2041. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFrancis Avenue
Crosses890I 890I 16012009 RTE
LocationCity of Schenectady
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.80221, -73.94373
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,211 (2018)
Projected traffic3,972 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Francis Avenue over 890I 890I 16012009 RTE built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Francis Avenue over 890I 890I 16012009 RTE 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Francis Avenue over 890I 890I 16012009 RTE carry?

About 3,211 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Francis Avenue over 890I 890I 16012009 RTE?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Francis Avenue over 890I 890I 16012009 RTE?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.