US Bridges

RTE 7 over 87I 87I 11082049 RTE I8

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Albany County, New York · JCT I87 & RTE 7 · Structure no. 000000001004250

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,881
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over 87I 87I 11082049 RTE I8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over 87I 87I 11082049 RTE I8 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,881 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,983 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 198 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
Crosses87I 87I 11082049 RTE I8
LocationJCT I87 & RTE 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75309, -73.76894
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width198 ft (60.5 m)
Roadway width184 ft (56 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,881 (2011)
Projected traffic21,983 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$20.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over 87I 87I 11082049 RTE I8 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over 87I 87I 11082049 RTE I8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over 87I 87I 11082049 RTE I8 carry?

About 21,881 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over 87I 87I 11082049 RTE I8?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 198 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over 87I 87I 11082049 RTE I8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.