US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 155

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT Rts 9 & 155 · Structure no. 000000001034552

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 155 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I87 over RTE 155 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 48,216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,408 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 155
Location1.2 MI W JCT Rts 9 & 155
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates42.73832, -73.78288
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,216 (2021)
Projected traffic76,408 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 155 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 155 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 155 carry?

About 48,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 155?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.