US Bridges

RTE I87 over Route 9 Service RD RTE

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 0.8 Mi. N JCT Rts. I-87 & · Structure no. 000000001034162

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
2,431
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Route 9 Service RD RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Route 9 Service RD RTE 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 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 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2041. 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).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRoute 9 Service RD RTE
Location0.8 Mi. N JCT Rts. I-87 &
RouteInterstate 87
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.9911, -73.45656
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic2,431 (2020)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2041
Trucks34%
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Route 9 Service RD RTE 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 Route 9 Service RD RTE carry?

About 2,431 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

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

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 Route 9 Service RD RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.