US Bridges

Russell Road over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Albany County, New York · 3.46MI NW Int 23 on I87 · Structure no. 000000005513600

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Russell Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Road over 87IX RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location3.46MI NW Int 23 on I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66548, -73.83282
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Russell Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Russell Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.