US Bridges

RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson RR

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 0.2 MI S I87 & Ushers RD · Structure no. 000000001033252

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,073
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson RR in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 39,073 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,918 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesDelaware & Hudson RR
Location0.2 MI S I87 & Ushers RD
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates42.89988, -73.78363
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,073 (2021)
Projected traffic61,918 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson RR carry?

About 39,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson RR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.