US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 3

Fair

Clinton County, New York · I-87 SB over Nys RTE 3 · Structure no. 000000001000871

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,764
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 3 in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,764 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 3
LocationI-87 SB over Nys RTE 3
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates44.69663, -73.49036
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 inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,764 (2008)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 3 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 3 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 3 carry?

About 7,764 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 3?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.