US Bridges

Lavalley RD over RTE I87 RTE I87

Fair

Clinton County, New York · I87 & CR 21 · Structure no. 000000001034130

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
387 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavalley RD over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lavalley RD over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2037. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLavalley RD
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
LocationI87 & CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.93144, -73.44719
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2017)
Projected traffic798 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lavalley RD over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavalley RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lavalley RD over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lavalley RD over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lavalley RD over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.