US Bridges

RTE 787 over Former D&hrr

Good

Albany County, New York · Village of Green Island · Structure no. 00000000107086A

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,832
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 787 over Former D&hrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 787 over Former D&hrr in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,832 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,012 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 787
CrossesFormer D&hrr
LocationVillage of Green Island
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74183, -73.69426
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,832 (2017)
Projected traffic33,012 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 787 over Former D&hrr built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 787 over Former D&hrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 787 over Former D&hrr carry?

About 20,832 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 787 over Former D&hrr?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 787 over Former D&hrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.