US Bridges

RTE 50 over RTE I87

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · JCT RTE 50 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001026380

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,405
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 50 over RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 50 over RTE I87 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 30,405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,233 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 50
CrossesRTE I87
LocationJCT RTE 50 & I87
RouteState Highway 50
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0964, -73.75274
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,405 (2020)
Projected traffic35,233 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 50 over RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 50 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 50 over RTE I87 carry?

About 30,405 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 50 over RTE I87?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 50 over RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.