US Bridges

RTE 149 over RTE I87

Fair

Warren County, New York · 2.5 MI N JCT I87 & 254 · Structure no. 000000001095860

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 149 over RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 149 over RTE I87 in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,047 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 149
CrossesRTE I87
Location2.5 MI N JCT I87 & 254
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates43.35914, -73.70348
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2020)
Projected traffic10,047 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 149 over RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 149 over RTE I87 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 149 over RTE I87 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 149 over RTE I87?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 149 over RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.