US Bridges

Clapper RD over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.8 MI NW Exit 22 of I90 · Structure no. 000000005513520

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Clapper RD over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clapper RD over 87IX RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClapper RD
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.8 MI NW Exit 22 of I90
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55886, -73.78701
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2020)
Projected traffic599 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clapper RD over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Clapper RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Clapper RD over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clapper RD over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Clapper RD over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.