US Bridges

RTE I87 over Canadian Pacific RR

Fair

Clinton County, New York · .5 MI NE I87 - Exit 38 · Structure no. 000000001034021

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,221
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Canadian Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Canadian Pacific RR in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 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 9,221 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCanadian Pacific RR
Location.5 MI NE I87 - Exit 38
RouteInterstate 87
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.71724, -73.45869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,221 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Canadian Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Canadian Pacific RR 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 Canadian Pacific RR carry?

About 9,221 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Canadian Pacific RR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Canadian Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.