I90 WB TO SH 85 SB
Carrying I90 WB TO SH 85 SB over PATROON CREEK
.2 MI W JCT I90 & US 5, Albany, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I90 WB TO SH 85 SB
The I90 WB TO SH 85 SB bridge in Albany, New York carries I90 WB TO SH 85 SB over PATROON CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,240 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I90 WB TO SH 85 SB compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,240 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001092870
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
I90 WB TO SH 85 SB is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I90 WB TO SH 85 SB 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 I90 WB TO SH 85 SB?
I90 WB TO SH 85 SB in Albany, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I90 WB TO SH 85 SB inspected?
I90 WB TO SH 85 SB'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 8,240 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I90 WB TO SH 85 SB is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I90 WB TO SH 85 SB?
I90 WB TO SH 85 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I90 WB TO SH 85 SB?
I90 WB TO SH 85 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I90 WB TO SH 85 SB and does age affect safety?
I90 WB TO SH 85 SB was built in 1967, making it 59 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.
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