US Bridges

RTE I787 over Broadway-Quay ST Connect

Fair

Albany County, New York · I787 & Bway-Quay ST Conn · Structure no. 000000001092952

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,968
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over Broadway-Quay ST Connect is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over Broadway-Quay ST Connect 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 15,968 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,304 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I787
CrossesBroadway-Quay ST Connect
LocationI787 & Bway-Quay ST Conn
RouteInterstate 787
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6462, -73.74885
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,968 (2021)
Projected traffic25,304 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over Broadway-Quay ST Connect built?

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

What condition is RTE I787 over Broadway-Quay ST Connect 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I787 over Broadway-Quay ST Connect carry?

About 15,968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over Broadway-Quay ST Connect?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over Broadway-Quay ST Connect?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.