US Bridges

RTE 910D over Thruway I-87 Thruway I-

Fair

Albany County, New York · I87 Ramp to I90 · Structure no. 000000001050049

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 910D over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 910D over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 23,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,944 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 910D
CrossesThruway I-87 Thruway I-
LocationI87 Ramp to I90
RouteCity Street 910D
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69039, -73.84412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,252 (2020)
Projected traffic26,944 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 910D over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 910D over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 910D over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- carry?

About 23,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 910D over Thruway I-87 Thruway I-?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 910D over Thruway I-87 Thruway I-?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.