US Bridges

RTE I87 over Snook Kill

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · 1.2 MI N I87 & Ballard RD · Structure no. 000000001033382

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,924
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Snook Kill is a steel culvert carrying RTE I87 over Snook Kill 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 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 22,924 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,327 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesSnook Kill
Location1.2 MI N I87 & Ballard RD
RouteInterstate 87
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.18552, -73.70612
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,924 (2019)
Projected traffic36,327 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Snook Kill built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Snook Kill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Snook Kill carry?

About 22,924 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Snook Kill?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns RTE I87 over Snook Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.