US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 9 Route 9 Service R

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 0.8 MI N JCT Rts I-87 & R · Structure no. 000000001034161

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
459 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,281
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 9 Route 9 Service R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 9 Route 9 Service R in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 6 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 459 ft (139.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 9 Route 9 Service R
Location0.8 MI N JCT Rts I-87 & R
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates44.99116, -73.45687
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length459 ft (139.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,281 (2012)
Projected traffic—
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 9 Route 9 Service R built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 9 Route 9 Service R 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 9 Route 9 Service R carry?

About 3,281 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 9 Route 9 Service R?

The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 9 Route 9 Service R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.