US Bridges

RTE I87 over Exit 22 Ramp from I-87 S

Fair

Albany County, New York · Exit 22 of 87IX · Structure no. 000000005513491

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,227
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Exit 22 Ramp from I-87 S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Exit 22 Ramp from I-87 S in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 23,227 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,808 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesExit 22 Ramp from I-87 S
LocationExit 22 of 87IX
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53426, -73.78393
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,227 (2020)
Projected traffic36,808 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Exit 22 Ramp from I-87 S built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE I87 over Exit 22 Ramp from I-87 S 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 Exit 22 Ramp from I-87 S carry?

About 23,227 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Exit 22 Ramp from I-87 S?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Exit 22 Ramp from I-87 S?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.