US Bridges

RTE I87 over Krumkill RD

Fair

Albany County, New York · 3 MI SE Exit 24 on I87 · Structure no. 000000005513599

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,929
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Krumkill RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I87 over Krumkill RD in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 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 6 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 42,929 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,029 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesKrumkill RD
Location3 MI SE Exit 24 on I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65994, -73.82634
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,929 (2020)
Projected traffic68,029 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Krumkill RD built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE I87 over Krumkill RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Krumkill RD carry?

About 42,929 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Krumkill RD?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Krumkill RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.