US Bridges

RTE I787 over Clinton ST to I787N Col

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT I787 & Conrail/Amtrak · Structure no. 000000001092882

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,182 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
38,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over Clinton ST to I787N Col is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over Clinton ST to I787N Col in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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 38,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,661 by 2041. The structure is 2,182 ft (665.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I787
CrossesClinton ST to I787N Col
LocationJCT I787 & Conrail/Amtrak
RouteInterstate 787
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65528, -73.74423
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,182 ft (665.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,280 (2021)
Projected traffic60,661 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$51.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over Clinton ST to I787N Col built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I787 over Clinton ST to I787N Col 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I787 over Clinton ST to I787N Col carry?

About 38,280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over Clinton ST to I787N Col?

The structure is 2,182 ft (665.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over Clinton ST to I787N Col?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.