US Bridges

RTE I87 over Access Road Saranac Riv

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 1.8 MI S of Exit 37 · Structure no. 000000001033991

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,449
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Access Road Saranac Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Access Road Saranac Riv 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 5 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 9,449 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesAccess Road Saranac Riv
Location1.8 MI S of Exit 37
RouteInterstate 87
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.66936, -73.49098
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,449 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Access Road Saranac Riv built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Access Road Saranac Riv 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Access Road Saranac Riv carry?

About 9,449 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Access Road Saranac Riv?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Access Road Saranac Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.