US Bridges

RTE 378 over 787I787I11012021 RTE I7

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.6 MI NE of Route 32 · Structure no. 000000001092371

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,880
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 378 over 787I787I11012021 RTE I7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 378 over 787I787I11012021 RTE I7 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 13,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,084 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 378
Crosses787I787I11012021 RTE I7
Location0.6 MI NE of Route 32
RouteState Highway 378
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70044, -73.70812
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,880 (2015)
Projected traffic16,084 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 378 over 787I787I11012021 RTE I7 built?

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

What condition is RTE 378 over 787I787I11012021 RTE I7 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 378 over 787I787I11012021 RTE I7 carry?

About 13,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 378 over 787I787I11012021 RTE I7?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 378 over 787I787I11012021 RTE I7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.