US Bridges

Water Street over I787SB to Clinton Orang

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.1 MI S JCT I90 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001092920

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
718 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,589
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over I787SB to Clinton Orang is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over I787SB to Clinton Orang in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1970, 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 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 3,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2030. The structure is 718 ft (218.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesWater Street
CrossesI787SB to Clinton Orang
Location1.1 MI S JCT I90 & I787
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.65422, -73.74605
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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 rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length718 ft (218.8 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,589 (2010)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over I787SB to Clinton Orang built?

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

What condition is Water Street over I787SB to Clinton Orang 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over I787SB to Clinton Orang carry?

About 3,589 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over I787SB to Clinton Orang?

The structure is 718 ft (218.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over I787SB to Clinton Orang?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.