US Bridges

Malta Avenue over RTE I87

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Saratoga County, New York · In Malta Ridge · Structure no. 000000001095830

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malta Avenue over RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malta Avenue over RTE I87 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,358 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,578 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMalta Avenue
CrossesRTE I87
LocationIn Malta Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01351, -73.79878
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,358 (2021)
Projected traffic11,578 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Malta Avenue over RTE I87 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malta Avenue over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Malta Avenue over RTE I87 carry?

About 9,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Malta Avenue over RTE I87?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Malta Avenue over RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.