US Bridges

RTE 9 over 87I 87I15091165 RTE I87

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · Jct.Rte 9 & 87I · Structure no. 000000001005639

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,093
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9 over 87I 87I15091165 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9 over 87I 87I15091165 RTE I87 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 18,093 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,178 by 2041. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9
Crosses87I 87I15091165 RTE I87
LocationJct.Rte 9 & 87I
RouteU.S. Route 9
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02149, -73.79141
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,093 (2017)
Projected traffic18,178 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$12.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9 over 87I 87I15091165 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9 over 87I 87I15091165 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9 over 87I 87I15091165 RTE I87 carry?

About 18,093 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9 over 87I 87I15091165 RTE I87?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9 over 87I 87I15091165 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.