US Bridges

RTE I87 over East Schroon River RD

Fair

Warren County, New York · 3.4MI N of JCT 87I < 9 · Structure no. 000000001033561

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,440
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over East Schroon River RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over East Schroon River RD in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 5 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 9,440 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesEast Schroon River RD
Location3.4MI N of JCT 87I < 9
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates43.50022, -73.74719
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,440 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over East Schroon River RD built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE I87 over East Schroon River RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over East Schroon River RD carry?

About 9,440 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over East Schroon River RD?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over East Schroon River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.