US Bridges

RTE I787 over 25th Street

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT I787 & Rt 7 · Structure no. 000000001092319

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,462
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over 25th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over 25th Street 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 75,462 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,584 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I787
Crosses25th Street
Location0.5 MI N JCT I787 & Rt 7
RouteInterstate 787
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73536, -73.69895
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width151 ft (45.9 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,462 (2019)
Projected traffic119,584 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over 25th Street built?

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

What condition is RTE I787 over 25th Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I787 over 25th Street carry?

About 75,462 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over 25th Street?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over 25th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.