US Bridges

RTE 9 over Off-Ramp to 787I Green

Fair

Albany County, New York · On Ramp E S Plaza Exp EB · Structure no. 00000000109298D

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
678 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,492
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over Off-Ramp to 787I Green is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over Off-Ramp to 787I Green in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 8,492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,840 by 2041. The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
CrossesOff-Ramp to 787I Green
LocationOn Ramp E S Plaza Exp EB
RouteInterstate 9
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64457, -73.75169
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length678 ft (206.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,492 (2014)
Projected traffic9,840 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over Off-Ramp to 787I Green built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over Off-Ramp to 787I Green 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 RTE 9 over Off-Ramp to 787I Green carry?

About 8,492 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over Off-Ramp to 787I Green?

The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over Off-Ramp to 787I Green?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.