US Bridges

Crossgates Road over Thruway I-87 Thruway I-

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.4MI N.JCT.RTE20 +90I · Structure no. 000000001073130

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crossgates Road over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crossgates Road over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCrossgates Road
CrossesThruway I-87 Thruway I-
Location0.4MI N.JCT.RTE20 +90I
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68742, -73.84477
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crossgates Road over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- built?

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

What condition is Crossgates Road over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Crossgates Road over Thruway I-87 Thruway I- carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Crossgates Road over Thruway I-87 Thruway I-?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Crossgates Road over Thruway I-87 Thruway I-?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.