US Bridges

RTE I787 over 23rd ST

Fair

Albany County, New York · I787 & 23rd ST - Hudson a · Structure no. 000000001092329

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

About this bridge

RTE I787 over 23rd ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over 23rd ST 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 6 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 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 122 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I787
Crosses23rd ST
LocationI787 & 23rd ST - Hudson a
RouteInterstate 787
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73261, -73.69834
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,462 (2019)
Projected traffic119,584 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over 23rd ST built?

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

What condition is RTE I787 over 23rd ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I787 over 23rd ST carry?

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

How long is RTE I787 over 23rd ST?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over 23rd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.