US Bridges

RTE I787 over 787I 787I 1101 4006 RTE

Fair

Albany County, New York · SH 7 WB Off to I787 SB · Structure no. 000000001092250

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,877
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over 787I 787I 1101 4006 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over 787I 787I 1101 4006 RTE in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 40,877 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,228 by 2009. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I787
Crosses787I 787I 1101 4006 RTE
LocationSH 7 WB Off to I787 SB
RouteInterstate 787
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74416, -73.69743
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,877 (1989)
Projected traffic57,228 by 2009
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over 787I 787I 1101 4006 RTE built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I787 over 787I 787I 1101 4006 RTE 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I787 over 787I 787I 1101 4006 RTE carry?

About 40,877 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over 787I 787I 1101 4006 RTE?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over 787I 787I 1101 4006 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.