US Bridges

RTE I87 over Luzerne Road

Good

Warren County, New York · JCT I87 & Luzerne RD · Structure no. 000000001033471

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,989
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Luzerne Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Luzerne Road in Warren 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 21,989 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,785 by 2034. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesLuzerne Road
LocationJCT I87 & Luzerne RD
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates43.30255, -73.67785
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 Luzerne Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Luzerne Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Luzerne Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over Luzerne Road?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Luzerne Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.