US Bridges

RTE I90 over Poentic Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 2.86 MI SE INT26 on I90 · Structure no. 000000005513700

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,539
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Poentic Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Poentic Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 years old, older 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 28,539 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,225 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesPoentic Kill
Location2.86 MI SE INT26 on I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79812, -74.01723
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,539 (2020)
Projected traffic45,225 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Poentic Kill built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I90 over Poentic Kill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Poentic Kill carry?

About 28,539 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Poentic Kill?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Poentic Kill?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.