US Bridges

River View Road over RTE I87 87I 87I 1509 10

Poor

Saratoga County, New York · 0.31 MI NW of JCT Clamste · Structure no. 000000001033190

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River View Road over RTE I87 87I 87I 1509 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River View Road over RTE I87 87I 87I 1509 10 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2037. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver View Road
CrossesRTE I87 87I 87I 1509 10
Location0.31 MI NW of JCT Clamste
Coordinates42.80037, -73.7651
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2017)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River View Road over RTE I87 87I 87I 1509 10 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is River View Road over RTE I87 87I 87I 1509 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does River View Road over RTE I87 87I 87I 1509 10 carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River View Road over RTE I87 87I 87I 1509 10?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns River View Road over RTE I87 87I 87I 1509 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.