US Bridges

RTE I90 over RTE 160

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · JCT SH 60 &I90 · Structure no. 000000005038810

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,525
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over RTE 160 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over RTE 160 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 27,525 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,782 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 113 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesRTE 160
LocationJCT SH 60 &I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88978, -74.08318
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width108 ft (33 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,525 (2020)
Projected traffic32,782 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over RTE 160 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over RTE 160 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over RTE 160 carry?

About 27,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over RTE 160?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over RTE 160?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.