US Bridges

RTE I87 over Int 23 Ramp Noonan Lane

Fair

Albany County, New York · Int 23 on I87 · Structure no. 000000005513562

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
2,885
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Int 23 Ramp Noonan Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Int 23 Ramp Noonan Lane 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,571 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesInt 23 Ramp Noonan Lane
LocationInt 23 on I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63309, -73.78186
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 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 width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2018)
Projected traffic4,571 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Int 23 Ramp Noonan Lane built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Int 23 Ramp Noonan Lane 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 I87 over Int 23 Ramp Noonan Lane carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Int 23 Ramp Noonan Lane?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Int 23 Ramp Noonan Lane?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.