US Bridges

RTE I87 over Island View Road Mohawk

Fair

Albany County, New York · 2.0 MI S from Exit 8 · Structure no. 000000004033181

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
773 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,333
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Island View Road Mohawk is a steel arch - thru carrying RTE I87 over Island View Road Mohawk in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 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 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 52,333 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesIsland View Road Mohawk
Location2.0 MI S from Exit 8
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79211, -73.76211
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span561 ft (171 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,333 (2006)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$27.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Island View Road Mohawk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I87 over Island View Road Mohawk 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 I87 over Island View Road Mohawk carry?

About 52,333 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Island View Road Mohawk?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 561 ft (171 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Island View Road Mohawk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.