US Bridges

RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Albany County, New York · .8 Mile S JCT I87 & 910B · Structure no. 000000001033122

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,224
2021 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 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 48,224 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,420 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location.8 Mile S JCT I87 & 910B
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70221, -73.83404
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,224 (2021)
Projected traffic76,420 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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 48,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.