US Bridges

RTE I87 over Pollock Road

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT I87 & Ny 7 · Structure no. 000000001033172

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,951
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Pollock Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I87 over Pollock 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,951 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,742 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesPollock Road
Location1.7 MI N JCT I87 & Ny 7
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates42.77639, -73.76018
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,951 (2021)
Projected traffic80,742 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Pollock Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Pollock Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Pollock Road carry?

About 50,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Pollock Road?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Pollock Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.