RTE I87 over Great Chazy River
PoorClinton County, New York · 0.5 Miles N of Jct. of US · Structure no. 000000001034152
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,431
- 2020 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 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2041. 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is RTE I87 over Great Chazy River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Great Chazy River carry?
About 2,431 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% 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.