US Bridges

Exit 3 Off-Ramp over I-87 I-87

Good

Albany County, New York · .3 MI S of Rt 155 · Structure no. 000000001080030

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exit 3 Off-Ramp over I-87 I-87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 3 Off-Ramp over I-87 I-87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesExit 3 Off-Ramp
CrossesI-87 I-87
Location.3 MI S of Rt 155
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.72567, -73.80194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit 3 Off-Ramp over I-87 I-87 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exit 3 Off-Ramp over I-87 I-87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Exit 3 Off-Ramp over I-87 I-87 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Exit 3 Off-Ramp over I-87 I-87?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 3 Off-Ramp over I-87 I-87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.