US Bridges

RTE I87 over Ballston Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 1.1 MI S JCT I87 & Rt 67 · Structure no. 000000001033290

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,698
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Ballston Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE I87 over Ballston Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 years old, older 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 67,698 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,281 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesBallston Creek
Location1.1 MI S JCT I87 & Rt 67
RouteInterstate 87
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95296, -73.80317
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,698 (2014)
Projected traffic107,281 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Ballston Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE I87 over Ballston Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Ballston Creek carry?

About 67,698 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Ballston Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Ballston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.