US Bridges

RTE 972B over RTE I87 RTE I87

Fair

Clinton County, New York · JCT I87 & SH 3 Ramp · Structure no. 000000001094750

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,914
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 972B over RTE I87 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 972B over RTE I87 RTE I87 in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,914 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,497 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 972B
CrossesRTE I87 RTE I87
LocationJCT I87 & SH 3 Ramp
RouteState Highway 972B
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.69225, -73.49133
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,914 (2016)
Projected traffic2,497 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 972B over RTE I87 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 972B 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 972B over RTE I87 RTE I87 carry?

About 1,914 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 972B over RTE I87 RTE I87?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 972B over RTE I87 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.