US Bridges

RTE 443 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT RTE 443 & I87 to I90 · Structure no. 000000001025320

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,220
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 443 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 443 over 87IX RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 14,220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,274 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 443
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT RTE 443 & I87 to I90
RouteState Highway 443
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6374, -73.79072
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,220 (2016)
Projected traffic17,274 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 443 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 443 over 87IX RTE I87 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 443 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 14,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 443 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 443 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.