US Bridges

RTE 85 over 87I RTE I87

Fair

Albany County, New York · 2.4MI S of I-90 Exit 4 in · Structure no. 000000001060300

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,943
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 85 over 87I RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 85 over 87I RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,943 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,013 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 85
Crosses87I RTE I87
Location2.4MI S of I-90 Exit 4 in
RouteState Highway 85
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65824, -73.82396
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,943 (2021)
Projected traffic15,013 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 85 over 87I RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 85 over 87I 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 85 over 87I RTE I87 carry?

About 14,943 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 85 over 87I RTE I87?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 85 over 87I RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.