Rte I90 over Poentic Kill
Schenectady County, New York · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte I90 over Poentic Kill in Schenectady County, New York, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, making it 70 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 28,539 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- It is one of 40 of the 115 inventoried bridges in Schenectady County rated good (34.8%); 9 (7.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 27 ft |
| Location | 2.86 Mi SE INT26 on I90 |
| NBI structure number | 000000005513700 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Schenectady County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I90 over CSX Transportation | 1954 | 42,272 | Fair |
| Rte I890 over CSX Trans/ Amtrak | 1991 | 38,523 | Good |
| Rte I90 over Rte 160 | 1952 | 27,525 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over Gregg Road | 1955 | 27,525 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over Interchange 26 | 1955 | 27,525 | Fair |
| Rte 90 over RESERVOIR CREEK Unnamed | 1955 | 27,525 | Fair |
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