US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 9N

Fair

Warren County, New York · JCT Rtes 9N & I87 · Structure no. 000000001006762

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,790
2021 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 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 13,790 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,853 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 9N
LocationJCT Rtes 9N & I87
RouteInterstate 87
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.40305, -73.71212
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,790 (2021)
Projected traffic21,853 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3 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 13,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 9N?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 9N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.