RTE I87 over Access RD Saranac River
FairClinton County, New York · JCT I87 & Saranac River · Structure no. 000000001033992
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,016
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Access RD Saranac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Access RD Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9,016 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,766 by 2041. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Access RD Saranac River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over Access RD Saranac River 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Access RD Saranac River carry?
About 9,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Access RD Saranac River?
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 RD Saranac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.