US Bridges

RTE I787 over Former D&h RR

Good

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

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,714
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over Former D&h RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over Former D&h RR 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 48,714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,197 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 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 I787
CrossesFormer D&h RR
LocationVillage of Green Island
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74118, -73.6945
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,714 (2019)
Projected traffic77,197 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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over Former D&h RR built?

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

What condition is RTE I787 over Former D&h RR 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 I787 over Former D&h RR carry?

About 48,714 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over Former D&h RR?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over Former D&h RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.