US Bridges

I787 SB to I90 EB over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT I90 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001092441

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
699 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,993
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I787 SB to I90 EB over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I787 SB to I90 EB over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 5,993 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,497 by 2041. The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI787 SB to I90 EB
Crosses787I787I11011038 Ramp 9
Location0.3 MI N JCT I90 & I787
RouteInterstate 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66705, -73.733
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,993 (2020)
Projected traffic9,497 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I787 SB to I90 EB over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I787 SB to I90 EB over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9 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 I787 SB to I90 EB over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9 carry?

About 5,993 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I787 SB to I90 EB over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I787 SB to I90 EB over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.