US Bridges

Spier Falls Road over RTE I87

Poor

Saratoga County, New York · .2 MI N of I87 Exit 17 · Structure no. 000000001095850

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,527
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spier Falls Road over RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spier Falls Road over RTE I87 in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,527 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,126 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSpier Falls Road
CrossesRTE I87
Location.2 MI N of I87 Exit 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaratoga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24215, -73.69129
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,527 (2019)
Projected traffic3,126 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spier Falls Road over RTE I87 built?

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

What condition is Spier Falls Road over RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Spier Falls Road over RTE I87 carry?

About 2,527 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spier Falls Road over RTE I87?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Spier Falls Road over RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.