US Bridges

Ramp I787 NB to I9 over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT I90 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001092442

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
705 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I787 NB to I9 over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I787 NB to I9 over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9 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 7,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,822 by 2041. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp I787 NB to I9
Crosses787I787I11011038 Ramp 9
Location0.3 MI N JCT I90 & I787
RouteInterstate 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66716, -73.73319
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length705 ft (214.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,460 (2020)
Projected traffic11,822 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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$8.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I787 NB to I9 over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9 built?

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

What condition is Ramp I787 NB to I9 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp I787 NB to I9 over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9 carry?

About 7,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I787 NB to I9 over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9?

The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I787 NB to I9 over 787I787I11011038 Ramp 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.