US Bridges

RTE I87 over Dead Creek

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 0.8MI N Exit 38 on I87 · Structure no. 000000001034030

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Dead Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I87 over Dead Creek in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 15,511 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,241 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesDead Creek
Location0.8MI N Exit 38 on I87
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates44.72163, -73.45049
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,511 (2021)
Projected traffic20,241 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$962,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Dead Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Dead Creek carry?

About 15,511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Dead Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.