FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE I90

Carrying RTE I90 over CSX/AMTRAK

Jct I90 & Everett Rd, Albany, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE I90

The RTE I90 bridge in Albany, New York carries RTE I90 over CSX/AMTRAK. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 102.4 meters (336 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 45,169 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE I90 compares

▲ 17.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of New York bridges
377
Bridges in Albany · 15 in Poor condition
RTE I90 59.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.8
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
102.4 m (336 ft)
Deck Width
19.9 m (65 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
45,169 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001078662

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE I90 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE I90 against other structures in Albany and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE I90?

RTE I90 in Albany, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE I90 inspected?

RTE I90's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 45,169 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE I90 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE I90?

RTE I90 has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE I90?

RTE I90 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE I90 and does age affect safety?

RTE I90 was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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