US Bridges

Dunnsville Road over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · Dunnsville Rd. Co. Rd. 9R · Structure no. 000000005513680

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,672
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dunnsville Road over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunnsville Road over 90IX RTE I90 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 3,672 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,141 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesDunnsville Road
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationDunnsville Rd. Co. Rd. 9R
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77988, -74.00331
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,672 (2020)
Projected traffic5,141 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunnsville Road over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunnsville Road over 90IX RTE I90 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dunnsville Road over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 3,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dunnsville Road over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dunnsville Road over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.