RTE I787 over Church Street Multi-Use
PoorAlbany County, New York · 0.47 MI NE of Rte. 32 · Structure no. 000000001092992
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 2,286 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,255
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I787 over Church Street Multi-Use is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over Church Street Multi-Use 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 26,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,606 by 2041. The structure is 2,286 ft (696.8 m) long and 62 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I787 over Church Street Multi-Use built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I787 over Church Street Multi-Use in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I787 over Church Street Multi-Use carry?
About 26,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE I787 over Church Street Multi-Use?
The structure is 2,286 ft (696.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I787 over Church Street Multi-Use?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.