US Bridges

RTE 191 over RTE I87 RTE I87

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, New York · At I87 Exit 41 · Structure no. 000000001034110

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 191 over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 191 over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,024 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 191
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
LocationAt I87 Exit 41
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.88958, -73.45366
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,160 (2020)
Projected traffic3,024 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 191 over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 191 over RTE I87 RTE I87 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 191 over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 2,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 191 over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 191 over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.