US Bridges

RTE 787 over South Mall Expway 787I

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.4 MI N of Church ST · Structure no. 00000000109299A

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,910 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
1,618
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 787 over South Mall Expway 787I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 787 over South Mall Expway 787I in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,564 by 2041. The structure is 2,910 ft (887 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 787
CrossesSouth Mall Expway 787I
Location0.4 MI N of Church ST
RouteInterstate 787
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64307, -73.75019
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,910 ft (887 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2020)
Projected traffic2,564 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$30.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 787 over South Mall Expway 787I built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 787 over South Mall Expway 787I 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 787 over South Mall Expway 787I carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 787 over South Mall Expway 787I?

The structure is 2,910 ft (887 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 787 over South Mall Expway 787I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.