US Bridges

RTE I87 over Corbeau Creek

Good

Clinton County, New York · 2.1 MI N Int I87 & C R 23 · Structure no. 000000001034122

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Corbeau Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I87 over Corbeau Creek 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 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,585 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCorbeau Creek
Location2.1 MI N Int I87 & C R 23
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates44.91886, -73.44644
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2021)
Projected traffic3,585 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$551,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Corbeau Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Corbeau Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Corbeau Creek carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Corbeau Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Corbeau Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.