US Bridges

RTE I87 over Sand Creek Road

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.8 MI NE JCT I87 & Rt 5 · Structure no. 000000001033132

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,538
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Sand Creek Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I87 over Sand Creek Road in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 42,538 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,410 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesSand Creek Road
Location0.8 MI NE JCT I87 & Rt 5
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71775, -73.81427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,538 (2019)
Projected traffic67,410 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Sand Creek Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Sand Creek Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Sand Creek Road carry?

About 42,538 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Sand Creek Road?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Sand Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.