US Bridges

RTE 82 over RTE 987G

Fair

Columbia County, New York · JCT RTE 82+TSP · Structure no. 000000001032380

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 82 over RTE 987G is a concrete frame carrying RTE 82 over RTE 987G in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 82
CrossesRTE 987G
LocationJCT RTE 82+TSP
RouteState Highway 82
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11792, -73.71461
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2019)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 82 over RTE 987G built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 82 over RTE 987G 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 82 over RTE 987G carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 82 over RTE 987G?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 82 over RTE 987G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.