US Bridges

RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Albany County, New York · .8 MI S JCT I87 & 910B · Structure no. 000000001033121

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,744
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 59,744 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location.8 MI S JCT I87 & 910B
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7024, -73.83425
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,744 (2006)
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 59,744 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.