US Bridges

RTE I787 over Earl Street N 1st Stree

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.2 MI from Rt. 7 & 8 St. · Structure no. 00000000107086E

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,151 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
48,729
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I787 over Earl Street N 1st Stree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I787 over Earl Street N 1st Stree 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 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 48,729 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,220 by 2041. The structure is 1,151 ft (350.8 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
CrossesEarl Street N 1st Stree
Location0.2 MI from Rt. 7 & 8 St.
RouteInterstate 787
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73956, -73.68593
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95.6 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 length1,151 ft (350.8 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,729 (2018)
Projected traffic77,220 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$25.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I787 over Earl Street N 1st Stree built?

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

What condition is RTE I787 over Earl Street N 1st Stree 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I787 over Earl Street N 1st Stree carry?

About 48,729 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I787 over Earl Street N 1st Stree?

The structure is 1,151 ft (350.8 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I787 over Earl Street N 1st Stree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.