US Bridges

RTE I87 over Island View Road Mohawk

Good

Albany County, New York · 2.1 MI N of Rte. 7 Int LA · Structure no. 000000004033182

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
773 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,402
2018 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 2012, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,402 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,533 by 2041. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesIsland View Road Mohawk
Location2.1 MI N of Rte. 7 Int LA
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79225, -73.76192
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 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 (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,402 (2018)
Projected traffic73,533 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$27.5 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 2012.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Island View Road Mohawk carry?

About 46,402 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% 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.