US Bridges

RTE I87 over CR 10 Schroon River E

Fair

Warren County, New York · .1 Mile S Exit 24 of I87 · Structure no. 000000001033581

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,440
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over CR 10 Schroon River E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over CR 10 Schroon River E in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,440 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,215 by 2029. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesCR 10 Schroon River E
Location.1 Mile S Exit 24 of I87
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates43.59875, -73.72879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,440 (2009)
Projected traffic13,215 by 2029
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over CR 10 Schroon River E built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over CR 10 Schroon River E 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over CR 10 Schroon River E carry?

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

How long is RTE I87 over CR 10 Schroon River E?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over CR 10 Schroon River E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.