US Bridges

RTE 9W over 787 RTE I787

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rt 9W & I787 · Structure no. 000000001054460

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,926
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over 787 RTE I787 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over 787 RTE I787 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 18,926 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,014 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
Crosses787 RTE I787
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rt 9W & I787
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63279, -73.77535
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,926 (2017)
Projected traffic19,014 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over 787 RTE I787 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over 787 RTE I787 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over 787 RTE I787 carry?

About 18,926 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over 787 RTE I787?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over 787 RTE I787?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.