US Bridges

Smx EB to 787SB over Broadway Broadway Broa

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.6 MI SE JCT S Swan ST · Structure no. 00000000109298B

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,698 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
6,412
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smx EB to 787SB over Broadway Broadway Broa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smx EB to 787SB over Broadway Broadway Broa in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 6,412 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,161 by 2041. The structure is 1,698 ft (517.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSmx EB to 787SB
CrossesBroadway Broadway Broa
Location0.6 MI SE JCT S Swan ST
RouteInterstate 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64537, -73.75286
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,698 ft (517.6 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,412 (2020)
Projected traffic10,161 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smx EB to 787SB over Broadway Broadway Broa built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Smx EB to 787SB over Broadway Broadway 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 Smx EB to 787SB over Broadway Broadway Broa carry?

About 6,412 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smx EB to 787SB over Broadway Broadway Broa?

The structure is 1,698 ft (517.6 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smx EB to 787SB over Broadway Broadway Broa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.