US Bridges

RTE I87 over Upper Valley Farm Rd.

Fair

Warren County, New York · 0.3 MI SE JCT 9 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001033612

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,958
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Upper Valley Farm Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over Upper Valley Farm Rd. in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 4,958 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,905 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I87
CrossesUpper Valley Farm Rd.
Location0.3 MI SE JCT 9 & I87
RouteInterstate 87
Coordinates43.72415, -73.82166
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,958 (2021)
Projected traffic5,905 by 2041
Trucks27%
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Upper Valley Farm Rd. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I87 over Upper Valley Farm 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Upper Valley Farm Rd. carry?

About 4,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Upper Valley Farm Rd.?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Upper Valley Farm Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.