US Bridges

RTE I787 over 6th Ave Extention Earl

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · City of Troy · Structure no. 00000000107086C

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,093 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
49,027
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over 6th Ave Extention Earl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over 6th Ave Extention Earl in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 49,027 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,638 by 2035. The structure is 1,093 ft (333.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I787
Crosses6th Ave Extention Earl
LocationCity of Troy
RouteInterstate 787
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7398, -73.68584
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,093 ft (333.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,027 (2015)
Projected traffic68,638 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$24 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over 6th Ave Extention Earl built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I787 over 6th Ave Extention Earl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I787 over 6th Ave Extention Earl carry?

About 49,027 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over 6th Ave Extention Earl?

The structure is 1,093 ft (333.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over 6th Ave Extention Earl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.