US Bridges

Dunn WB to I787 SB over 787I 787I 1101 1019 787

Fair

Albany County, New York · Downtown Albany South Mal · Structure no. 00000000109294A

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,850 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
4,195
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunn WB to I787 SB over 787I 787I 1101 1019 787 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunn WB to I787 SB over 787I 787I 1101 1019 787 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 4,195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,647 by 2041. The structure is 1,850 ft (563.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesDunn WB to I787 SB
Crosses787I 787I 1101 1019 787
LocationDowntown Albany South Mal
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.64443, -73.74991
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,850 ft (563.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,195 (2020)
Projected traffic6,647 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$19.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunn WB to I787 SB over 787I 787I 1101 1019 787 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunn WB to I787 SB over 787I 787I 1101 1019 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dunn WB to I787 SB over 787I 787I 1101 1019 787 carry?

About 4,195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dunn WB to I787 SB over 787I 787I 1101 1019 787?

The structure is 1,850 ft (563.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dunn WB to I787 SB over 787I 787I 1101 1019 787?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.