US Bridges

RTE 7 over 787I 787I 1101 4004 RTE

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT Alt Rt 7 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001092269

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,101
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over 787I 787I 1101 4004 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over 787I 787I 1101 4004 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 63,101 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,121 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
Crosses787I 787I 1101 4004 RTE
LocationJCT Alt Rt 7 & I787
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74237, -73.69758
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.3 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,101 (2020)
Projected traffic73,121 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$14.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over 787I 787I 1101 4004 RTE built?

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

What condition is RTE 7 over 787I 787I 1101 4004 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over 787I 787I 1101 4004 RTE carry?

About 63,101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over 787I 787I 1101 4004 RTE?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over 787I 787I 1101 4004 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.