US Bridges

Wemple Road over 87IX RTE 87I

Good

Albany County, New York · 3.11MI NW INT22 on I87 · Structure no. 000000005513530

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wemple Road over 87IX RTE 87I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wemple Road over 87IX RTE 87I 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWemple Road
Crosses87IX RTE 87I
Location3.11MI NW INT22 on I87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.578, -73.788
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 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 length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2018)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wemple Road over 87IX RTE 87I built?

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

What condition is Wemple Road over 87IX RTE 87I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wemple Road over 87IX RTE 87I carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wemple Road over 87IX RTE 87I?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wemple Road over 87IX RTE 87I?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.