US Bridges

School House RD over 87IX RTE I87

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.45 MI SE Exit 24 on I90 · Structure no. 000000005513610

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,175
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

School House RD over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying School House RD over 87IX RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 10,175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,360 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool House RD
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.45 MI SE Exit 24 on I90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67737, -73.84523
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,175 (2018)
Projected traffic12,360 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was School House RD over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is School House RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does School House RD over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 10,175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is School House RD over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns School House RD over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.