US Bridges

RTE I787 over Twy Conn WB Ramp

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rt 9W & I787 · Structure no. 000000001049669

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,874
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over Twy Conn WB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over Twy Conn WB Ramp in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 6 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 19,874 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,142 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I787
CrossesTwy Conn WB Ramp
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rt 9W & I787
RouteInterstate 787
Coordinates42.63323, -73.77239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,874 (2015)
Projected traffic24,142 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over Twy Conn WB Ramp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE I787 over Twy Conn WB Ramp 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 I787 over Twy Conn WB Ramp carry?

About 19,874 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over Twy Conn WB Ramp?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over Twy Conn WB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.