US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 9N

Good

Clinton County, New York · JCT SH 9N & I87 SB · Structure no. 000000001007041

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,639
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 9N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 9N in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,639 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,495 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 9N
LocationJCT SH 9N & I87 SB
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates44.49515, -73.50006
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,639 (2015)
Projected traffic6,495 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 9N built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 9N 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 9N carry?

About 4,639 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 9N?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 9N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.