US Bridges

Beaver Dam Road over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Albany County, New York · .49 MI NW Int 22 on I87 · Structure no. 000000005513500

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,483
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Dam Road over 87IX RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 1,483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,076 by 2037. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location.49 MI NW Int 22 on I87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54128, -73.78271
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,483 (2017)
Projected traffic2,076 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Beaver Dam Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 1,483 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Dam Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.