US Bridges

Helderberg Avenue over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 1.7 MI NW of INT25 on I90 · Structure no. 000000005513660

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,749
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Helderberg Avenue over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Helderberg Avenue over 90IX RTE I90 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,749 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,401 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHelderberg Avenue
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.7 MI NW of INT25 on I90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76734, -73.96206
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,749 (2019)
Projected traffic3,401 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Helderberg Avenue over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helderberg Avenue over 90IX RTE I90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Helderberg Avenue over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 2,749 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Helderberg Avenue over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Helderberg Avenue over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.