US Bridges

RTE I87 over Kayaderosseras Ck

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · I87 & Kayaderosseras Crk · Structure no. 000000001033321

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,221
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Kayaderosseras Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Kayaderosseras Ck in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,221 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,709 by 2026. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesKayaderosseras Ck
LocationI87 & Kayaderosseras Crk
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates43.04218, -73.77586
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,221 (2006)
Projected traffic43,709 by 2026
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Kayaderosseras Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Kayaderosseras Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Kayaderosseras Ck carry?

About 31,221 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Kayaderosseras Ck?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Kayaderosseras Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.