US Bridges

RTE I87 over Lamb Hill Road

Fair

Warren County, New York · JCT I87 & Lamb Hill RD · Structure no. 000000001033571

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,440
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Lamb Hill Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Lamb Hill Road 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesLamb Hill Road
LocationJCT I87 & Lamb Hill RD
RouteInterstate 87
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.54262, -73.73588
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Lamb Hill Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over Lamb Hill Road 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 I87 over Lamb Hill Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over Lamb Hill Road?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Lamb Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.