US Bridges

I787 SB to Smx WB over Sm-Off to Pearl ST Gree

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.4 M W I-787SB Exit 3A · Structure no. 00000000109297A

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
845 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I787 SB to Smx WB over Sm-Off to Pearl ST Gree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I787 SB to Smx WB over Sm-Off to Pearl ST Gree in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 4,023 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,375 by 2041. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI787 SB to Smx WB
CrossesSm-Off to Pearl ST Gree
Location0.4 M W I-787SB Exit 3A
RouteInterstate 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64521, -73.75163
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,023 (2020)
Projected traffic6,375 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I787 SB to Smx WB over Sm-Off to Pearl ST Gree built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I787 SB to Smx WB over Sm-Off to Pearl ST Gree 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I787 SB to Smx WB over Sm-Off to Pearl ST Gree carry?

About 4,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I787 SB to Smx WB over Sm-Off to Pearl ST Gree?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I787 SB to Smx WB over Sm-Off to Pearl ST Gree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.