US Bridges

RTE I87 over CR 28

Fair

Warren County, New York · 2MI W JCT 9 & 9L · Structure no. 000000001033461

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,989
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over CR 28 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over CR 28 in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 21,989 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,785 by 2034. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCR 28
Location2MI W JCT 9 & 9L
RouteInterstate 87
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.29753, -73.67922
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,989 (2014)
Projected traffic30,785 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over CR 28 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I87 over CR 28 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 CR 28 carry?

About 21,989 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over CR 28?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over CR 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.