RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I
Carrying RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I over 90I 90I11013009 RAMP I9
RAMP RT 9 OFF TO I90 WB, Albany, New York
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I in Albany, New York is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.
Built in 1972, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NY:000000001092511
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · TIED-CTRL · ARTERIAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I
The RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I bridge in Albany, New York carries RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I over 90I 90I11013009 RAMP I9. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 103.6 meters (340 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,669 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I compares
Age against the county: built in 1972, earlier than 162 of Albany's 343 bridges with a recorded construction year (47%), against a county median build year of 1972.
Live comparison across New York bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (17,641 of 17,642 rated).
RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I vs every rated New York bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
41 Top 52% higher than 48% of 17,641 bridges
rated New York bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Albany inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 343 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 103.6 m (340 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,669 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001092511
Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I 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 RT9 NB TO 90I 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 RT9 NB TO 90I?
RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I 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 RT9 NB TO 90I inspected?
RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I'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 1,669 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I 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 RT9 NB TO 90I?
RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I?
RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I and does age affect safety?
RAMP RT9 NB TO 90I was built in 1972, making it 54 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
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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