US Bridges

Jones Road over RTE I87

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Saratoga County, New York · 3.5 MI S I87 & Ballard RD · Structure no. 000000001033360

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,424
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Road over RTE I87 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 8,424 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,794 by 2037. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Road
CrossesRTE I87
Location3.5 MI S I87 & Ballard RD
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12516, -73.74009
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,424 (2017)
Projected traffic11,794 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over RTE I87 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Road over RTE I87 carry?

About 8,424 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over RTE I87?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.