US Bridges

RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 1.6M N I-87 Exit 15 · Structure no. 000000001033351

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,545
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 25,545 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location1.6M N I-87 Exit 15
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates43.11774, -73.74541
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,545 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson 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 Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 25,545 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.