US Bridges

787NB to Smx EB over Broadway Connector to Qu

Fair

Albany County, New York · I787 NB to Dunn Br Ramp · Structure no. 00000000109299B

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
797 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,953
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

787NB to Smx EB over Broadway Connector to Qu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 787NB to Smx EB over Broadway Connector to Qu in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 1,953 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,094 by 2041. The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries787NB to Smx EB
CrossesBroadway Connector to Qu
LocationI787 NB to Dunn Br Ramp
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.64228, -73.75131
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length797 ft (242.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2019)
Projected traffic3,094 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 787NB to Smx EB over Broadway Connector to Qu built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 787NB to Smx EB over Broadway Connector to Qu 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 787NB to Smx EB over Broadway Connector to Qu carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 787NB to Smx EB over Broadway Connector to Qu?

The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 787NB to Smx EB over Broadway Connector to Qu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.