US Bridges

RTE 20 over 87IX 87IX

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.75 MI South of Exit 24 · Structure no. 000000001015970

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,198
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 20 over 87IX 87IX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over 87IX 87IX in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 42,198 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,396 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
Crosses87IX 87IX
Location0.75 MI South of Exit 24
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68362, -73.8456
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,198 (2017)
Projected traffic42,396 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over 87IX 87IX built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over 87IX 87IX 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 20 over 87IX 87IX carry?

About 42,198 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over 87IX 87IX?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over 87IX 87IX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.