US Bridges

Rugar St. over RTE I87 RTE I87

Good

Clinton County, New York · 1 MI S JCT I87 & NY3 · Structure no. 000000001034000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,549
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rugar St. over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rugar St. over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,549 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,103 by 2041. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRugar St.
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
Location1 MI S JCT I87 & NY3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.68676, -73.49252
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,549 (2020)
Projected traffic8,103 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rugar St. over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rugar St. over RTE I87 RTE I87 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 Rugar St. over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 6,549 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rugar St. over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rugar St. over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.