US Bridges

New Scotland Ave over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Albany County, New York · 2.39MI NW INT23 on I87 · Structure no. 000000005513580

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,136
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

New Scotland Ave over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Scotland Ave over 87IX RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954, 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 8,136 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,883 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Scotland Ave
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location2.39MI NW INT23 on I87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65374, -73.81909
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,136 (2018)
Projected traffic9,883 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Scotland Ave over 87IX RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is New Scotland Ave over 87IX RTE I87 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does New Scotland Ave over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 8,136 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Scotland Ave over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns New Scotland Ave over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.