US Bridges

RTE 871 over 87IX Int 23 Ramp Noonan

Fair

Albany County, New York · Int 23 on I87 · Structure no. 000000005513561

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,465
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 871 over 87IX Int 23 Ramp Noonan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 871 over 87IX Int 23 Ramp Noonan in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 21,465 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,015 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 871
Crosses87IX Int 23 Ramp Noonan
LocationInt 23 on I87
RouteInterstate 871
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63324, -73.78164
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,465 (2020)
Projected traffic34,015 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
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 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 871 over 87IX Int 23 Ramp Noonan built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 871 over 87IX Int 23 Ramp Noonan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 871 over 87IX Int 23 Ramp Noonan carry?

About 21,465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE 871 over 87IX Int 23 Ramp Noonan?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 871 over 87IX Int 23 Ramp Noonan?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.