US Bridges

Butler Road over 87I 87I15091342 RTE I8

Good

Saratoga County, New York · .4 MI S JCT I87 & Hud Rvr · Structure no. 000000001033430

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Road over 87I 87I15091342 RTE I8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butler Road over 87I 87I15091342 RTE I8 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Road
Crosses87I 87I15091342 RTE I8
Location.4 MI S JCT I87 & Hud Rvr
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25908, -73.67882
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2020)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Road over 87I 87I15091342 RTE I8 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Butler Road over 87I 87I15091342 RTE I8 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Butler Road over 87I 87I15091342 RTE I8 carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Butler Road over 87I 87I15091342 RTE I8?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Road over 87I 87I15091342 RTE I8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.