Paradise Rd over 90IX Rte I90
Herkimer County, New York · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Paradise Rd over 90IX Rte I90 in Herkimer County, New York, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, making it 71 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 218 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- It is one of 119 of the 248 inventoried bridges in Herkimer County rated good (48.0%); 28 (11.3%) 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 October 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 233 ft |
| Location | 6.6 Mi E I90 Exit 30 Ramp |
| NBI structure number | 000000005516030 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Herkimer County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I90 over NYS Route 28 RTE 28 | 1954 | 20,495 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over NY Route 5 RTE 5 West | 1994 | 20,495 | Good |
| Rte I90 over Bridenbaker Creek | 1954 | 20,495 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over Burch Creek | 1954 | 20,495 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over Knapp Creek | 1954 | 20,495 | Poor |
| Rte I90 over Woods Creek | 1954 | 20,495 | Fair |
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