US Bridges

RTE 7 over RTE I787

Fair

Albany County, New York · Alt Rt 7 & I787 on Rampsb · Structure no. 000000001092282

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,551
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over RTE I787 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over RTE I787 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 31,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,560 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesRTE I787
LocationAlt Rt 7 & I787 on Rampsb
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74331, -73.69973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,551 (2020)
Projected traffic36,560 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over RTE I787 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over RTE I787 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over RTE I787 carry?

About 31,551 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over RTE I787?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over RTE I787?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.