US Bridges

RTE I87 over CSX Transprtation Vloma

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.2 MI NW Int 22 on I87 · Structure no. 000000005513512

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,062
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over CSX Transprtation Vloma is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over CSX Transprtation Vloma in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 23,062 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCSX Transprtation Vloma
Location1.2 MI NW Int 22 on I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55149, -73.78271
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,062 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over CSX Transprtation Vloma built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE I87 over CSX Transprtation Vloma 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over CSX Transprtation Vloma carry?

About 23,062 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over CSX Transprtation Vloma?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over CSX Transprtation Vloma?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.