RTE I87 over Great Chazy River
FairClinton County, New York · JCT RTE I-87 + Gr Chazy R · Structure no. 000000001034151
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,281
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Great Chazy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Great Chazy River 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 3,281 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Great Chazy River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over Great Chazy River 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 RTE I87 over Great Chazy River carry?
About 3,281 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Great Chazy River?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Great Chazy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.