RTE I87 over Chester Creek
FairWarren County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT 8 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001033602
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,958
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I87 over Chester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Chester Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1965, 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 4,958 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,905 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I87 over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I87 over Chester Creek 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 Chester Creek carry?
About 4,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is RTE I87 over Chester Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I87 over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.