US Bridges

Gordon Road over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.18MI SE Int 26 on I90 · Structure no. 000000005513720

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gordon Road over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2039. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGordon Road
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location1.18MI SE Int 26 on I90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82203, -74.01589
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2019)
Projected traffic566 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Gordon Road over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is Gordon 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 2024.

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

About 404 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Road over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Road over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.