US Bridges

Ramp US20 EB to 91 over US20 EB to 910F NB RTE

Poor

Albany County, New York · Jct. RTE US 20 + 87I · Structure no. 000000001073120

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,354
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp US20 EB to 91 over US20 EB to 910F NB RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp US20 EB to 91 over US20 EB to 910F NB RTE in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,354 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,839 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp US20 EB to 91
CrossesUS20 EB to 910F NB RTE
LocationJct. RTE US 20 + 87I
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6832, -73.84422
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,354 (2018)
Projected traffic10,839 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp US20 EB to 91 over US20 EB to 910F NB RTE built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp US20 EB to 91 over US20 EB to 910F NB RTE in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp US20 EB to 91 over US20 EB to 910F NB RTE carry?

About 9,354 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp US20 EB to 91 over US20 EB to 910F NB RTE?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp US20 EB to 91 over US20 EB to 910F NB RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.