From 87I SB over Rensselaer Lake Recreat
FairAlbany County, New York · I-87 So.Bd.To I-90-EXIT 1 · Structure no. 000000001073500
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,812
- 1989 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
From 87I SB over Rensselaer Lake Recreat is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying From 87I SB over Rensselaer Lake Recreat in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 35,812 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,137 by 2009. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was From 87I SB over Rensselaer Lake Recreat built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is From 87I SB over Rensselaer Lake Recreat 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does From 87I SB over Rensselaer Lake Recreat carry?
About 35,812 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is From 87I SB over Rensselaer Lake Recreat?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns From 87I SB over Rensselaer Lake Recreat?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.