US Bridges

RTE I90 over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Albany County, New York · 2.7 Miles NW of Ravena · Structure no. 000000005513349

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over 87IX RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location2.7 Miles NW of Ravena
RouteInterstate 90
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51566, -73.78931
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 I90 over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I90 over 87IX RTE I87 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I90 over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.