US Bridges

RTE 2 over 787I787I11013016 RTE I7

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI SE from 19th ST an · Structure no. 000000001004279

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,424 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,690
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 2 over 787I787I11013016 RTE I7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 2 over 787I787I11013016 RTE I7 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 10,690 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,740 by 2041. The structure is 1,424 ft (434 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 2
Crosses787I787I11013016 RTE I7
Location0.2 MI SE from 19th ST an
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72944, -73.69917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,424 ft (434 m)
Longest span310 ft (94.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,690 (2008)
Projected traffic10,740 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$39 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 2 over 787I787I11013016 RTE I7 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 2 over 787I787I11013016 RTE I7 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 2 over 787I787I11013016 RTE I7 carry?

About 10,690 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 2 over 787I787I11013016 RTE I7?

The structure is 1,424 ft (434 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 2 over 787I787I11013016 RTE I7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.