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RTE 254 over 87I 87I17101048 RTE I87

Fair

Warren County, New York · Exit 19 of I87 · Structure no. 000000001033500

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,753
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 254 over 87I 87I17101048 RTE I87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 254 over 87I 87I17101048 RTE I87 in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 30,753 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,897 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 254
Crosses87I 87I17101048 RTE I87
LocationExit 19 of I87
RouteState Highway 254
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.32975, -73.68419
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,753 (2020)
Projected traffic30,897 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 254 over 87I 87I17101048 RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 254 over 87I 87I17101048 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 254 over 87I 87I17101048 RTE I87 carry?

About 30,753 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 254 over 87I 87I17101048 RTE I87?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 254 over 87I 87I17101048 RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.