US Bridges

RTE I87 over Dixon Road

Good

Warren County, New York · 1 MI S JCT I87 & SH 254 · Structure no. 000000001033492

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Dixon Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Dixon Road in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 20,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,041 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesDixon Road
Location1 MI S JCT I87 & SH 254
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates43.31737, -73.67543
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,850 (2021)
Projected traffic33,041 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Dixon Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE I87 over Dixon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Dixon Road carry?

About 20,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Dixon Road?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Dixon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.