US Bridges

RTE I87 over RTE 9

Fair

Essex County, New York · I87 Exit 30 · Structure no. 000000001005851

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,870
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over RTE 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I87 over RTE 9 in Essex 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 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 5,870 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesRTE 9
LocationI87 Exit 30
RouteInterstate 87
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.07658, -73.66324
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,870 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over RTE 9 built?

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

What condition is RTE I87 over RTE 9 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over RTE 9 carry?

About 5,870 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over RTE 9?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over RTE 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.