US Bridges

RTE 7 over 87I 87I11082057 87I 87I

Fair

Albany County, New York · Inter Rtes 87I & 7 E.B. · Structure no. 000000001073110

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,189
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over 87I 87I11082057 87I 87I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over 87I 87I11082057 87I 87I in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 15,189 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,070 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
Crosses87I 87I11082057 87I 87I
LocationInter Rtes 87I & 7 E.B.
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76304, -73.76267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,189 (2017)
Projected traffic24,070 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over 87I 87I11082057 87I 87I built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over 87I 87I11082057 87I 87I 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over 87I 87I11082057 87I 87I carry?

About 15,189 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over 87I 87I11082057 87I 87I?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over 87I 87I11082057 87I 87I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.