US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 5

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT I87 & SH 5 in Colonie · Structure no. 000000001002622

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,224
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 5 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 48,224 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,420 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 77 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 5
LocationJCT I87 & SH 5 in Colonie
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71056, -73.82479
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,224 (2021)
Projected traffic76,420 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 5 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 5 carry?

About 48,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 5?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.