US Bridges

Grooms Road over 87I 87I15091034 RTE I87

Good

Saratoga County, New York · JCT I87 & County Road 91 · Structure no. 000000001033200

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,490
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grooms Road over 87I 87I15091034 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grooms Road over 87I 87I15091034 RTE I87 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 16,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,032 by 2041. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGrooms Road
Crosses87I 87I15091034 RTE I87
LocationJCT I87 & County Road 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84009, -73.77206
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,490 (2021)
Projected traffic20,032 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grooms Road over 87I 87I15091034 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grooms Road over 87I 87I15091034 RTE I87 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 2023.

How much traffic does Grooms Road over 87I 87I15091034 RTE I87 carry?

About 16,490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grooms Road over 87I 87I15091034 RTE I87?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Grooms Road over 87I 87I15091034 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.