US Bridges

RTE 378 over 378 WB to I787 SB

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.3 MI W JCT I787 & 378 · Structure no. 000000001092390

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,697
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 378 over 378 WB to I787 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 378 over 378 WB to I787 SB 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 12,697 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,424 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 378
Crosses378 WB to I787 SB
Location0.3 MI W JCT I787 & 378
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates42.69929, -73.71102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,697 (2015)
Projected traffic15,424 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 378 over 378 WB to I787 SB built?

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

What condition is RTE 378 over 378 WB to I787 SB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 378 over 378 WB to I787 SB carry?

About 12,697 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 378 over 378 WB to I787 SB?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 378 over 378 WB to I787 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.