US Bridges

RTE I90 over Interchange 26

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · I90 Int 26 · Structure no. 000000005513749

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,525
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Interchange 26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Interchange 26 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 43,618 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesInterchange 26
LocationI90 Int 26
RouteInterstate 90
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8382, -74.01278
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,525 (2020)
Projected traffic43,618 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Interchange 26 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE I90 over Interchange 26 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Interchange 26 carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Interchange 26?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Interchange 26?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.