US Bridges

RT7-RT9 Connector over RT7WB to I87NB

Fair

Albany County, New York · .2 MI NW Juct. RTES9 & Ex · Structure no. 000000001073009

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,555
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT7-RT9 Connector over RT7WB to I87NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RT7-RT9 Connector over RT7WB to I87NB in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6,555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,595 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRT7-RT9 Connector
CrossesRT7WB to I87NB
Location.2 MI NW Juct. RTES9 & Ex
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7631, -73.75909
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,555 (2020)
Projected traffic7,595 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RT7-RT9 Connector over RT7WB to I87NB built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RT7-RT9 Connector over RT7WB to I87NB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RT7-RT9 Connector over RT7WB to I87NB carry?

About 6,555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RT7-RT9 Connector over RT7WB to I87NB?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RT7-RT9 Connector over RT7WB to I87NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.