US Bridges

RTE I90 over Sandsea Kill

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 4.9 MI NW Int 26 on I90 · Structure no. 000000005513779

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,525
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Sandsea Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Sandsea Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 32,782 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesSandsea Kill
Location4.9 MI NW Int 26 on I90
RouteInterstate 90
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8876, -74.07969
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,525 (2020)
Projected traffic32,782 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a toll road
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Sandsea Kill built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is RTE I90 over Sandsea Kill 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 Sandsea Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE I90 over Sandsea Kill?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Sandsea Kill?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.