US Bridges

RTE 87 over 90I 90I11011004 RTE I90

Fair

Albany County, New York · Exit 24 Thruway to I87 NB · Structure no. 000000001073540

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,378
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 87 over 90I 90I11011004 RTE I90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 87 over 90I 90I11011004 RTE I90 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 32,378 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,309 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 87
Crosses90I 90I11011004 RTE I90
LocationExit 24 Thruway to I87 NB
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69485, -73.83549
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,378 (2017)
Projected traffic51,309 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 87 over 90I 90I11011004 RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 87 over 90I 90I11011004 RTE I90 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 87 over 90I 90I11011004 RTE I90 carry?

About 32,378 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 87 over 90I 90I11011004 RTE I90?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 87 over 90I 90I11011004 RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.