US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 9W

Fair

Albany County, New York · Exit 24 Thruway & RTE 9W · Structure no. 000000005053419

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,454
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 9W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 9W in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 73 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 46,454 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,615 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 9W
LocationExit 24 Thruway & RTE 9W
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62016, -73.7805
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,454 (2020)
Projected traffic73,615 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 9W built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 9W 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 9W carry?

About 46,454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 9W?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 9W?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.