US Bridges

87IX NB Off Ramp over Noonan Lane

Good

Albany County, New York · NB Exit 23 Ramp of I87 · Structure no. 000000005513550

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,344
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

87IX NB Off Ramp over Noonan Lane is a concrete frame carrying 87IX NB Off Ramp over Noonan Lane in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6,344 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,053 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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Carries87IX NB Off Ramp
CrossesNoonan Lane
LocationNB Exit 23 Ramp of I87
RouteInterstate 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63312, -73.78014
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,344 (2018)
Projected traffic10,053 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$744,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 87IX NB Off Ramp over Noonan Lane built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 87IX NB Off Ramp over Noonan Lane 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 87IX NB Off Ramp over Noonan Lane carry?

About 6,344 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 87IX NB Off Ramp over Noonan Lane?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 87IX NB Off Ramp over Noonan Lane?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.