RTE I87 over Ausable River
GoodEssex County, New York · I87 at Clinton CO Line · Structure no. 000000001033651
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 384 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,051
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Ausable River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Ausable River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,051 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ausable River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over Ausable River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Ausable River carry?
About 5,051 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Ausable River?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Ausable River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.