RTE I87 over Coeymans Creek Lafarge
FairAlbany County, New York · 1 MI N of Ravena · Structure no. 000000005513329
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 431 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,910
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Coeymans Creek Lafarge is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I87 over Coeymans Creek Lafarge in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 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 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 35,910 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,768 by 2041. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Coeymans Creek Lafarge built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is RTE I87 over Coeymans Creek Lafarge 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Coeymans Creek Lafarge carry?
About 35,910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Coeymans Creek Lafarge?
The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Coeymans Creek Lafarge?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.