Rte I87 over Rte 9W
Albany County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte I87 over Rte 9W in Albany County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2014, making it 73 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 46,454 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- It is one of 229 of the 344 inventoried bridges in Albany County rated fair (66.6%); 19 (5.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 205 ft |
| Location | Exit 24 Thruway & Rte 9W |
| NBI structure number | 000000005053419 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Albany County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I90 over Anderson Drive | 2004 | 90,338 | Good |
| Rte I90 over Fuller Road | 1968 | 87,330 | Good |
| Rte I90 over Central Ave | 1968 | 82,708 | Fair |
| Clinton Ave Ramp over Water Street | 1970 | 79,759 | Fair |
| Rte 90 over Rte I90 | 1989 | 77,705 | Fair |
| Rte I787 over 25TH Street | 1971 | 75,462 | Fair |
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