US Bridges

RTE I87 over Albany Shaker RD

Good

Albany County, New York · 1 Mile South of I87 & RTE · Structure no. 000000001033142

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Albany Shaker RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Albany Shaker RD in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,216 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,408 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesAlbany Shaker RD
Location1 Mile South of I87 & RTE
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72803, -73.79566
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadPedestrian
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,216 (2021)
Projected traffic76,408 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Albany Shaker RD built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Albany Shaker RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Albany Shaker RD carry?

About 48,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Albany Shaker RD?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Albany Shaker RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.