US Bridges

RTE I87 over 90IX 90IX

Fair

Albany County, New York · .1 MI N of Exit 24 of I90 · Structure no. 000000001073560

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,857
1989 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over 90IX 90IX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over 90IX 90IX in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 6,857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2009. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
Crosses90IX 90IX
Location.1 MI N of Exit 24 of I90
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70211, -73.84748
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 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 length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,857 (1989)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2009
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over 90IX 90IX built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over 90IX 90IX 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over 90IX 90IX carry?

About 6,857 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over 90IX 90IX?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over 90IX 90IX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.