RTE I87 over Zim Smith Trail
GoodSaratoga County, New York · 1.3 MI S JCT I87 & SH 67 · Structure no. 000000001033282
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33,849
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Zim Smith Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Zim Smith Trail in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 33,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,640 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Zim Smith Trail built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over Zim Smith Trail 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I87 over Zim Smith Trail carry?
About 33,849 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Zim Smith Trail?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Zim Smith Trail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.