US Bridges

Sparrowbush RD over 87I 87I11082054 Exit 6

Fair

Albany County, New York · New Sparrowbush over I87 · Structure no. 000000001033160

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,365
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sparrowbush RD over 87I 87I11082054 Exit 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparrowbush RD over 87I 87I11082054 Exit 6 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 13,365 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,536 by 2041. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSparrowbush RD
Crosses87I 87I11082054 Exit 6
LocationNew Sparrowbush over I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75939, -73.7643
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,365 (2014)
Projected traffic16,536 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sparrowbush RD over 87I 87I11082054 Exit 6 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sparrowbush RD over 87I 87I11082054 Exit 6 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sparrowbush RD over 87I 87I11082054 Exit 6 carry?

About 13,365 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sparrowbush RD over 87I 87I11082054 Exit 6?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sparrowbush RD over 87I 87I11082054 Exit 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.