US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 9N

Fair

Warren County, New York · JCT Rtes 9N & I87 · Structure no. 000000001006761

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,139
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 9N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 9N in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 20,139 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 9N
LocationJCT Rtes 9N & I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.40222, -73.71319
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,139 (2002)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 9N built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 9N 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 RTE 9N carry?

About 20,139 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 9N?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 9N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.