US Bridges

RTE 396 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT RTE 396 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001047510

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,549
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 396 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 396 over 87IX RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,549 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 396
Crosses87IX RTE I87
LocationJCT RTE 396 & I87
RouteState Highway 396
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52984, -73.78573
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,549 (2019)
Projected traffic1,916 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 396 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE 396 over 87IX RTE I87 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 396 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 1,549 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE 396 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 396 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.