RTE I87 over Normans Kill Rail Trail
FairAlbany County, New York · .56 MI SE Exit 23 of I87 · Structure no. 000000005513549
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 619 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,454
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Normans Kill Rail Trail is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying RTE I87 over Normans Kill Rail Trail in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5 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 46,454 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,615 by 2041. The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Normans Kill Rail Trail built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is RTE I87 over Normans Kill Rail Trail 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Normans Kill Rail Trail carry?
About 46,454 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Normans Kill Rail Trail?
The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Normans Kill Rail Trail?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.