US Bridges

Sherman Ave over 87I 87I17101033 RTE I87

Fair

Warren County, New York · JCT I87 & Sherman Ave · Structure no. 000000001033480

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Ave over 87I 87I17101033 RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Ave over 87I 87I17101033 RTE I87 in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,527 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Ave
Crosses87I 87I17101033 RTE I87
LocationJCT I87 & Sherman Ave
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30921, -73.67602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2020)
Projected traffic5,527 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman Ave over 87I 87I17101033 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Sherman Ave over 87I 87I17101033 RTE I87 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Ave over 87I 87I17101033 RTE I87 carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Ave over 87I 87I17101033 RTE I87?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Ave over 87I 87I17101033 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.