US Bridges

Old West Road over 87I 87I15091313 RTE I87

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 1.2 M S JCT I87 & RTE 9 · Structure no. 000000001033410

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old West Road over 87I 87I15091313 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old West Road over 87I 87I15091313 RTE I87 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2037. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOld West Road
Crosses87I 87I15091313 RTE I87
Location1.2 M S JCT I87 & RTE 9
Coordinates43.2178, -73.69257
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2017)
Projected traffic542 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old West Road over 87I 87I15091313 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Old West Road over 87I 87I15091313 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old West Road over 87I 87I15091313 RTE I87 carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old West Road over 87I 87I15091313 RTE I87?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old West Road over 87I 87I15091313 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.