US Bridges

RTE I787 over 787I 787I 11011018 Broa

Fair

Albany County, New York · I787 SB Ramp & Broadway · Structure no. 000000001092970

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,854 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
10,976
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over 787I 787I 11011018 Broa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over 787I 787I 11011018 Broa in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 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 10,976 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,027 by 2041. The structure is 1,854 ft (565.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I787
Crosses787I 787I 11011018 Broa
LocationI787 SB Ramp & Broadway
RouteInterstate 787
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64342, -73.75195
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,854 ft (565.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,976 (2020)
Projected traffic11,027 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$24.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over 787I 787I 11011018 Broa built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE I787 over 787I 787I 11011018 Broa 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 RTE I787 over 787I 787I 11011018 Broa carry?

About 10,976 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over 787I 787I 11011018 Broa?

The structure is 1,854 ft (565.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over 787I 787I 11011018 Broa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.