US Bridges

Smx EB to 787 NB over 787I 787I 1101 1014 Bro

Fair

Albany County, New York · EB South Mall Expressway · Structure no. 00000000109298C

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,848 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
5,036
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smx EB to 787 NB over 787I 787I 1101 1014 Bro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smx EB to 787 NB over 787I 787I 1101 1014 Bro 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 5,036 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2041. The structure is 1,848 ft (563.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSmx EB to 787 NB
Crosses787I 787I 1101 1014 Bro
LocationEB South Mall Expressway
RouteInterstate 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64316, -73.75129
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,848 ft (563.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,036 (2020)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$19.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smx EB to 787 NB over 787I 787I 1101 1014 Bro built?

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

What condition is Smx EB to 787 NB over 787I 787I 1101 1014 Bro 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Smx EB to 787 NB over 787I 787I 1101 1014 Bro carry?

About 5,036 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smx EB to 787 NB over 787I 787I 1101 1014 Bro?

The structure is 1,848 ft (563.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Smx EB to 787 NB over 787I 787I 1101 1014 Bro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.