US Bridges

RTE I787 over Vine Street Multi-Use T

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.47 MI NE of Rte. 32 · Structure no. 000000001092991

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,278 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
32,372
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over Vine Street Multi-Use T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over Vine Street Multi-Use T 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 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 32,372 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 2,278 ft (694.3 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I787
CrossesVine Street Multi-Use T
Location0.47 MI NE of Rte. 32
RouteInterstate 787
Coordinates42.63768, -73.75589
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,278 ft (694.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,372 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$47.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over Vine Street Multi-Use T built?

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

What condition is RTE I787 over Vine Street Multi-Use T 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 RTE I787 over Vine Street Multi-Use T carry?

About 32,372 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over Vine Street Multi-Use T?

The structure is 2,278 ft (694.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over Vine Street Multi-Use T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.