US Bridges

Crossgates Flyover over Northway I-87 RTE I87

Good

Albany County, New York · 0.5M N.Jct Rt 20 & 87I · Structure no. 000000005524420

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
705 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crossgates Flyover over Northway I-87 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crossgates Flyover over Northway I-87 RTE I87 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCrossgates Flyover
CrossesNorthway I-87 RTE I87
Location0.5M N.Jct Rt 20 & 87I
Coordinates42.68669, -73.84466
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length705 ft (214.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crossgates Flyover over Northway I-87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Crossgates Flyover over Northway I-87 RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Crossgates Flyover over Northway I-87 RTE I87 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Crossgates Flyover over Northway I-87 RTE I87?

The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Crossgates Flyover over Northway I-87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.