RTE I87 over CSX Rr/Can Pac RR
PoorAlbany County, New York · 2.5 Miles North of Ravena · Structure no. 000000005513339
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,509
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over CSX Rr/Can Pac RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over CSX Rr/Can Pac RR in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 42,509 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,364 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 114 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 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 CSX Rr/Can Pac RR built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is RTE I87 over CSX Rr/Can Pac RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over CSX Rr/Can Pac RR carry?
About 42,509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over CSX Rr/Can Pac RR?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over CSX Rr/Can Pac RR?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.