US Bridges

RTE I90 over 787IX 90IX EB Ramp 787

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT I90 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001092431

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,394
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I90 over 787IX 90IX EB Ramp 787 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over 787IX 90IX EB Ramp 787 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 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 35,394 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
Crosses787IX 90IX EB Ramp 787
LocationJCT I90 & I787
RouteInterstate 90
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66722, -73.7328
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,394 (1998)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over 787IX 90IX EB Ramp 787 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I90 over 787IX 90IX EB Ramp 787 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 I90 over 787IX 90IX EB Ramp 787 carry?

About 35,394 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over 787IX 90IX EB Ramp 787?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over 787IX 90IX EB Ramp 787?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.