US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 29

Good

Saratoga County, New York · In Saratoga Springs · Structure no. 000000001020661

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,781
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 29 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 23,781 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,293 by 2026. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 29
LocationIn Saratoga Springs
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates43.08435, -73.74891
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,781 (2006)
Projected traffic33,293 by 2026
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 29 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 29 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 29 carry?

About 23,781 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 29?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.