US Bridges

RTE 910A over 87IX RTE 87I

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.5 MI E JCT Rt 9W & 910A · Structure no. 000000001022440

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,540
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 910A over 87IX RTE 87I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 910A over 87IX RTE 87I in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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 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 5,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,729 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 910A
Crosses87IX RTE 87I
Location0.5 MI E JCT Rt 9W & 910A
RouteState Highway 910A
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59957, -73.78509
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,540 (2018)
Projected traffic6,729 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 910A over 87IX RTE 87I built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 910A over 87IX RTE 87I 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 910A over 87IX RTE 87I carry?

About 5,540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 910A over 87IX RTE 87I?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 910A over 87IX RTE 87I?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.