FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAMP I90WB TO 9SB

Carrying RAMP I90WB TO 9SB over VACANT LAND

RTE 9S & DRY GULLY-QUARRY, Albany, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAMP I90WB TO 9SB

The RAMP I90WB TO 9SB bridge in Albany, New York carries RAMP I90WB TO 9SB over VACANT LAND. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 93.0 meters (305 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,515 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How RAMP I90WB TO 9SB compares

▼ 10.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of New York bridges
377
Bridges in Albany · 15 in Poor condition
RAMP I90WB TO 9SB 31.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Last Reconstructed
1999
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
93.0 m (305 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,515 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000109254D

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAMP I90WB TO 9SB 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 RAMP I90WB TO 9SB 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 RAMP I90WB TO 9SB?

RAMP I90WB TO 9SB in Albany, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAMP I90WB TO 9SB inspected?

RAMP I90WB TO 9SB'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 6,515 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP I90WB TO 9SB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RAMP I90WB TO 9SB?

RAMP I90WB TO 9SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP I90WB TO 9SB?

RAMP I90WB TO 9SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RAMP I90WB TO 9SB and does age affect safety?

RAMP I90WB TO 9SB was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.

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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