US Bridges

RTE I87 over Little Ausable River

Good

Clinton County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT I87 & SH 442 · Structure no. 000000001033922

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,782
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Little Ausable River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Little Ausable River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,782 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,077 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesLittle Ausable River
Location1.3 MI N JCT I87 & SH 442
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates44.59435, -73.49717
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,782 (2021)
Projected traffic8,077 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Little Ausable River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Little Ausable River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Little Ausable River carry?

About 6,782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Little Ausable River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Little Ausable River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.