US Bridges

RTE I87 over 90I 90I 1101 1001 RTE I

Fair

Albany County, New York · .4MI N JCT 87I+WASH Av.Ex · Structure no. 000000001033101

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,707
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over 90I 90I 1101 1001 RTE I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over 90I 90I 1101 1001 RTE I in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 3,707 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,874 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
Crosses90I 90I 1101 1001 RTE I
Location.4MI N JCT 87I+WASH Av.Ex
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69502, -73.83885
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,707 (2017)
Projected traffic5,874 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over 90I 90I 1101 1001 RTE I built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE I87 over 90I 90I 1101 1001 RTE I 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over 90I 90I 1101 1001 RTE I carry?

About 3,707 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over 90I 90I 1101 1001 RTE I?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over 90I 90I 1101 1001 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.